** Paige’s POV **

The moment the word leaves my lips, the energy in the room shifts.

Callen gets to his feet, far too graceful for a regular human male. He looks predatory as he looks down at me, but when he extends a hand to me, it feels more like an offer than a demand. He’s still giving me a choice, a chance to back out. My breath catches in my throat as I slide my fingers into his.

He pulls me to my feet and I almost crash into his chest. Ryder stands behind me, and I ...