** Paige’s POV **
The moment the word leaves my lips, the energy in the room shifts.
Callen gets to his feet, far too graceful for a regular human male. He looks predatory as he looks down at me, but when he extends a hand to me, it feels more like an offer than a demand. He’s still giving me a choice, a chance to back out. My breath catches in my throat as I slide my fingers into his.
He pulls me to my feet and I almost crash into his chest. Ryder stands behind me, and I feel the heat of his body before I feel his touch. His hand rests lightly on my lower back. The small contact and the feeling of them boxing me in makes my knees weak.
Without a word, the pair guide me upstairs. The air feels heavier with every step, charged with a raw desire that threatens to suffocate me.
When we r
