Chapter 13. Going Home

Claire’s POV

It’s been three days since I returned home from Auckland. Jason spent every night with me, on my bed, making love to me as if his life depended upon it. He refused to go out with his friends and made lame excuses when his mom called him for dinner. Aunt Emily was still away at Sandy’s home as one of the twins was unwell and admitted to the hospital. So when Stefan called to inform me that Dad was coming here to get me home for Gran’s birthday celebrations, I panicked. I wanted to inform Jason to stay away from Aunt Emily’s house for the next 48 hours, as Dad could arrive anytime.

I didn’t want to leave Jason and go home alone, yet I didn’t want to miss Gran’s birthday. Gran’s birthday was next week, so I would be away from Jason for more than a week. With a heavy heart, I packed whatever I needed. When Jason came after work, I informed him about my conversation with Stefan. It was obvious; he was upset, but he too knew how much Gran meant to me. He couldn’t