CLAIRE
Julian's hands were still holding mine when he spoke again.b"Marcus will have everything by tomorrow," he said, his voice steady and calm. "Every document, every transaction, every piece of evidence we need."
I nodded slowly, not trusting my voice. "But right now," Julian continued, "you need to rest."
"I'm fine," I said automatically, though we both knew it was a lie.
Julian gave me a look that said he wasn't buying it. "Claire," he said gently. "When's the last time you slept properly?"
I thought about it, last night after the opera felt like a lifetime ago.
"I don't know," I admitted quietly.
"Exactly," Julian replied. "You're exhausted. Your body is running on empty and you just had your world turned upside down."
He squeezed my hands gently before letting go. "Go lie do
