Chapter 35

** Paige’s POV ** The knock on the door is urgent. I’m already on my feet before it comes a second time, with my heart hammering so hard I can feel it in my throat. I peek through the spy hole and then wrench the door open to find Parker standing there, dried blood crusted down one side of his face. “Oh my god,” I gasp, reaching out to touch his face without thinking. “Are you okay?” Parker closes his eyes at my touch and nods, cupping his hand over mine. “The others?” I ask, afraid to hear his answer. “They’re okay,” Parker says quickly, his voice low. “Callen’s in a bad way, but alive.” My knees almost give out. Parker’s hands land on my hips to steady me and I grip the doorframe to stay upright, the wave of relief crashing over me so fast it makes my eyes sting. “Come on,” he urges. “We’re getting Regina and the kids. Ryder wants you and Jaxon at our place. Under protection.” “Okay,” I nod. “But let me get you a cloth first. You’ll scare the kids turning up like that.” I rush into t