** Paige’s POV **

After breakfast, Poppy is still grinning with amusement. Parker excuses himself to shower, giving me a smile that threatens to melt me. Callen goes back upstairs to nap before it’s time to check on Leo, and Ryder and Remy take Jax to play in the living room.

I gather up the plates to wash, and Poppy bounces up to help.

“I have to admit, I like this for you and Jaxon,” Poppy says quietly.

I turn to look at her over my shoulder. “What do you mean?”

“This life you ...