Months passed, and while things between Lena and Clara were still strained, there was a sense of tentative healing beginning to take place. Lena and Jace worked hard to rebuild the trust that had been shattered, both within their family and with each other.
Clara still had moments of coldness, but Lena could see the cracks in the armor. She knew that in time, Clara would come to terms with their relationship. And maybe, just maybe, they could find their way back to each other.
As Lena stood by the window, watching the sunset, she felt a sense of peace that had eluded her for so long. Life was messy and unpredictable, and love was never easy. But she had learned that, despite the pain and the heartbreak, it was worth the risk.
She turned to look at Jace, who was standing behind her, a soft smile on his face.
"We'll be okay," she said softly, more to herself than to him.
Jace nodded, wrapping his arms around her. "Yeah. We will."
And for the first time in a long while, Lena believed him.