** Paige’s POV **

The moment my feet land on the gravel at the edge of the forest, I exhale for what feels like the first time in hours. The familiar scent of pine and smoke drifts through the air. This is home, my safe place. A place Greg never touched.

Callen is at my side first, his eyes scanning me top to toe like I might suddenly collapse. Remy is right behind him, his shoulders tight and jaw clenched.

They don’t say anything, but the moment they step closer to me, I feel it ...