Chapter 191

** 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 whispers. My breath stutters. “I… I’m not…” He lifts his head, his eyes meeting mine. They’re wolf-gold threaded with silver, shining softly in the sunlight. There’s no confusion in them anymore, just devotion, recognition and something like relief. He looks so young, I’d say still a teen, but he has his wolf, so he must be at least 18. “You are,” he says simply, “whether or not you accept it.” I swallow. “Then… what should I call you?” He blinks, as if the question pulls up a memory. “Blaine.” “Blaine,” I repeat qui