** Paige’s POV **

Leo groans, his body twitching under the blanket. Poppy startles, her nails digging into her knees as her gaze flies to him. His head rolls weakly to the side; his eyes remain shut, but his hand twitches, reaching blindly toward her again.

Poppy’s breath hitches. “Why does he keep…”

“Because the bond doesn’t let go,” Callen says simply.

Poppy squeezes her eyes shut, her whole body trembling. “This is too much. I can’t handle this.”

“You don’t have to ...