Claudia's POV

It was as if Isaac could see my concern. We made a deal that he could come and stay with me every night to help me through my rut. Of course, this was all to ease my physical discomfort. I had to agree.

After that, Isaac literally came to stay with me every night. He would hold me to sleep all night. Just holding me, of course.

It was supposed to be a quiet night. Isaac didn't seem to be in a good mood that day, he buried his head in my neck and sniffed me like a large pampered dog.

"Isaac?" I whispered his name. He looked...