** Paige’s POV **

Parker’s words soothe something inside me.

I nod slowly, blinking back the tears behind my eyes. “I don’t even know where to start.”

“Then don’t.” Parker’s voice is calm, solid. “Start later. Right now, just be here.”

I glance toward the living room. Jaxon’s laughter floats out, and Ryder’s amused voice follows. That should be enough for me. It is enough, but then I glance back at Parker, and there’s this current between us. ...