Claire's POV

Pushing open the door of the cabin, I saw Louis sitting by the fireplace with his back turned to me.

I took a deep breath and called out his name in as light-hearted a tone as possible. "I knew I'd find you here! Alfred asked me to bring your favorite sandwich and wine. Want to give it a try?"

Louis remained motionless, as if an invisible barrier separated us and my voice was completely shut out by this barrier.

Sighing, I cautiously entered the cabin and placed the carefully prepared food on the small table next to the fireplace. Then, I walked around the armchair and crouched down...