Chapter 84

** Paige’s POV ** The air in the living room feels heavier than it should, like it knows what’s coming. Ryder sits back on the couch, legs spread, shoulders relaxed in a way that doesn’t fool me for a second. He’s watching me, his eyes too intense to be casual. Callen leans forward, his elbows resting on his knees, and tension in his shoulders. Parker’s got his arms crossed. He’s quiet as usual, but there’s a look in his eye that gives him away. And Remy… he’s pacing near the window, trying to look like he doesn’t care, but the restless energy rolling off him is obvious. I think they’re waiting for me to start. I stand there for a moment, shifting from foot to foot, trying to find the right words. My stomach twists itself into tighter knots the longer the silence stretches. Finally, I sit down on the rug across from them, curling my legs under me. I feel as though I need the distance between us to face what I’m about to say. “So, we need to talk about some stuff,” I start, “and I’ve be