** Paige’s POV **

The air around us is so still it feels held in place, like the world itself has paused.

The blond male kneels on the grass in front of me, human now, still glowing faintly with that soft gold-silver shimmer that clings to all the Twiceborn. His hair falls over his forehead as he bows his head.

I should feel awkward. A naked stranger on his knees in front of me? But instead… I feel calm, like this moment was always waiting for me.

“You called, Goddess,” he ...