Trust, Heal and Love

Chapter 24

Hey everyone this is the final chapter. Dont worry though and make sure you read the authors notes at the end.

The song on the side "kiss me by Ed Sheeran should be played when you are reading Clare's part at the end. I find it very fitting. Anyway enjoy :)

Chapter 24

When I wake up I can feel Conner’s arms wrapped around me. At first I started to freak out that I was back with Derek, but the moment I felt the arms shift and the tingles of the mate bond run through my body I knew I was safe in Conner’s arms. I slowly open my eyes ignoring the pain radiating through my body.

If I was asked to point out where I was in pain I wouldn’t be able to pick one spot. Everything hurts that I don’t even know where the pain is coming from.

I lay still hoping that the pain will ease, but that is wishful thinking.

“Conner.” I whisper causing him to jolt awake while I cry out at the sudden movement.

“Clare I am so sorry I didn’t mean-” I touch his face causing him to stop talking.

“Everything hurts.” I whine closing my eyes.

“I know Clare. I know.” Conner keeps me in his arms as I rest my head on his chest.

“W-what h-happened?” I move my body a grimace as fire erupts over my body like a thousand pins and needles being stabbed into my skin.

“Kurt and Paul are dead while Derek is being put on trial.” My body starts shaking softly and Conner pulls more blankets over us, but I am not shaking from the cold. Tears run down my face as relief washes over me that Kurt and Paul are dead.

Conner hears me crying and start thinking something is wrong.

“Are they really dead?” I look up at Conner through my tear streaked face. I can see something in his expression change as he nods his head.

“Yes. They will never touch you again Clare.” I keep crying as I feel a weight begin lifted off my shoulders. Even though my body is aching I feel relief, relief that they will never be able to touch me again even if they are imbedded into my soul.

“They are gone.” I whisper to myself thinking that this is a dream I am waiting to wake up from. I finally stop crying when there is a knock at the door.

The opens and Mum and Dad come in. the moment I see them I cry and sit up causing me to cry out in pain.

“Here, let me Clare.” Conner helps me sit up as my parents slowly make their way over to me.

“Clare.” My mother starts crying as my father starts to shed tears.

“It’s ok, I am fine.” I lie hoping to make them feel better.

“Clare you don’t need to lie anymore.” My father says as he takes a seat next to my bed. My shoulder slump down as I look down in my lap.

We all sit in silence as no one really knows what to say. My father touches my hand causing me to jump and start panicking. He lets go of my hand, but that still doesn’t stop the fear running through my veins, icing my blood along the way. I try to keep myself as calm as possible, but Conner sees through it as he starts whispering to me that everything is ok and I am safe.

“Grace has been asking for you.” My mother says once I have calmed down.

“She wants to see you.”

“No, I don’t want her seeing me like this.” As much as it breaks my heart not to have my little girl in my arms I don’t want her to see me in so much pain. My parents don’t stay much longer as I start to doze off into sleep.