A Girl With Spirit: Chapter 7
It was dark yet when Claire awoke, grasping at Jamie’s solid form beneath her, making sure he was with her. “I’m still here, lass,” he answered to her touch and took the fingers that were twisting in his shirt with his hand. “I didn’t want to fall asleep…” her voice was watery as she stroked his knuckles with her thumb.
“It’s alright, Sassenach, you were tired.” Jamie pressed his mouth to the top of her head. “Ye have every right t’be.” Claire nuzzled her face into his chest. Feeling the sturdiness of him against her soft cheek, she was grateful, no matter how long they had. She took a deep breath, inhaling him, trying to hold some piece of him inside her.
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