• Obsession vs. Love: The delicate balance between care and control, and how it can spiral into toxicity. • Healing from Trauma: Both characters are broken in different ways, but the story focuses on their journey toward emotional recovery and self-empowerment. • Morally Ambiguous Characters: Simon and Clara both struggle with right and wrong, and the story challenges the reader to empathize with their flaws and desires. • The Power of Choice: Clara's ultimate power is in her ability to make decisions, despite the forces trying to manipulate or control her.