Chapter 142

** Paige’s POV ** Callen leads me to the bathroom, flipping on the small light over the mirror. The glow is warm and golden, giving the room a cosy feel. He rolls his sleeves and starts the water running in the tub. For a moment, I just watch him. The quiet focus on his face, the way his shoulders move when he leans over the side, it’s such a simple, domestic thing, but my chest warms at the sight. There’s something grounding about seeing him like this, stripped of his Alpha posture, just a man making sure the people he loves are cared for. “You know,” I say lightly, leaning against the doorframe, “I am capable of running my own bath.” He glances over his shoulder, eyes glinting with amusement. “Yeah, I know.” “Then why are you doing it?” “Because I like taking care of you.” He reaches for the tap again, testing the temperature, and then adds more cold water. “And because right now, you probably shouldn’t be trusted to do this yourself.” I arch a brow. “Oh? And why’s that?” He glances