** Ryder’s POV **

The moment Paige’s eyes roll back, the world goes sideways.

Her body goes limp and heavy in my arms. For a heartbeat, everything inside me stops. Then the panic slams in all at once.

“Paige!” I shout, shaking her gently. Her head lolls against my shoulder, her hair spilling over my arm. The faint glow under her skin flickers once and fades.

Parker’s across the room in a second, grabbing her hand and trying to press his trembling fingers to her wrist. Remy swears ...