Chapter 4

- Claire’s POV -

Sunlight streaming onto my face woke me from my sleep. I squinted, taking in the completely unfamiliar surroundings. Where on earth was I? And what was this heavy weight resting across my stomach?

Looking down, I saw a firm arm holding me tight against a solid chest. I turned to see Victor sleeping soundly beside me. Panic surged through me, making me hold my breath. Gently lifting his arm off my body, I sat up, my head throbbing with a pounding headache.

On the very first day of my rebirth, I had given away my first…