Chapter 81

** Paige’s POV ** The woman’s cabin is near the centre of the makeshift village. It’s bigger than I expected, surrounded by flowers that climb the wall in bursts of colour. She’s already on the porch when we arrive, as though she was expecting us. I assume one of the guys contacted her mate to warn her we were coming. Her warm brown eyes meet mine, and they instantly brighten. “Paige, right?” She says as she stands from her chair. I just about manage a nod as my stomach twists, and I don’t know why. She is like me, so I should feel the most comfortable around her, but for some reason I don’t. She’s maybe a little older than me, early thirties, with light brown skin and long dark hair braided over her shoulder. She wears jeans and a button-up blouse that shows her figure well. Behind me, Remy’s hand presses firmer against my back, guiding me forward. The closer I get, the louder my pulse becomes, until I’m sure everyone can hear it. My body still hums faintly with that lingering heat, m