Chapter 71

Paige's POV The scene before me was a mixture of shock and disbelief.Tessa's eyes brimmed with tears as she stared at Noah, while Isaiah and Troy looked as though they'd seen a ghost rise from the grave. My cousins' faces were etched with confusion and concern. I offered them a reassuring smile, though I knew it wouldn't be enough. "What is this?" Isaiah finally broke the heavy silence,"What the hell is this?" I glanced at Noah.He exhaled deeply before exchanging a meaningful look with Oliver. His beta immediately understood, crossing the room to scoop up the twins before heading upstairs. The children shouldn't witness what was coming. "What the hell is happening, Paige?" Alex demanded, his fists clenched at his sides while his eyes darted between Noah and me."First the engagement, then your abduction, and now you're back with... him?" Noah's fingers intertwined with mine, his hand warm against my palm.He faced our cousins with the unflinching confidence. "No one can separate us," he