Chapter 73

Clara

I spend the night glued to Alistair’s side, but it doesn’t feel like I can hug him hard enough. I’m incredibly nervous about his operation, and when morning comes, my face is all sticky from snot and tears. I feel like a kid after a bad night filled with nightmares and hold on to Alistair’s arm until the alarm can no longer be ignored.

Alistair groans. “Why is that thing so loud?”

I breathe