Claire’s POV
The loud music from the hall finally stopped.
I sat in the dark nursery. The only light in the room came from the silver moon shining through the window. I was sitting in thr rocking chair, holding my baby boy against my chest.
I gave birth to Christopher Lexus a few months ago. He was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen in my entire life. He had a head full of soft, dark hair, and when he opened his eyes, they were bright, shining gold. He looked exactly like his father.
I rocked back and forth, listening to Chris breathe softly. He was fast asleep.
But I was wide awake crying.
Tonight was Noah’s engagement party. For hours, I had to sit in the shadows and watch the only man I have ever loved smile and dance with Gabriella. I watched them hold hands. I watched the
