Chapter 47

Claire's POV We quickly pulled apart at the sound of Beta Charlie's voice, both of us fighting to compose ourselves and smooth down rumpled clothing. My lips still tingled from Theo's kiss, and I could see the same heated intensity in his eyes that I felt coursing through my own body. Beta Charlie entered with a manila folder containing my test results, his expression professionally neutral though I caught the briefest flicker of awareness in his eyes—he wasn't fooled by our attempt at looking composed. "The doctor said you're just severely exhausted and need proper rest," Charlie reported, handing the folder to Theo. "Nothing more serious, but she needs to maintain a regular sleep schedule and reduce stress levels immediately." I glanced at Theo, relief flooding through me at the confirmation that my health scare was nothing more than overwork. "Now you can stop worrying," I said softly. He nodded, though his protective gaze suggested he wasn't entirely convinced I would take proper c