Chapter 50

Paige’s POV "So..." Noah extended the word as he stared into my eyes with an intensity that made Tiana stir. He licked his bottom lip and took another step closer, the scent of whiskey and cedar growing stronger. The power in his dark eyes was too much to handle. I looked away and cleared my throat, trying to calm my racing heart. "Will you let me court you, Paige? I promise I won't push too far," he added. I bit my bottom lip before answering slowly. "Y-Yes." His eyes widened. "Yes? Yes? You mean, we're in a relationship?" I grimaced and looked up at him. "Are you in a hurry?" He chuckled and bit his lip. "Just kidding. Thank you, Paige. Thank you for letting me court you properly this time." I stared at his face. He didn't say anything more.He just watched my face, and it made my cheeks heat. What was he thinking? He finally pointed at the door. "I-I'll go back to my suite." I nodded, but he remained rooted in place, his eyes never leaving mine.Without conscious thought, I found myse