LOGINWe step out into the corridor together, heading towards the room we’d seen him go into. “Hey,” I call as we spot Jake’s assistant leaving the room opposite. “Have you seen Jake?”She looks up, relief flickering across her face as if she’s glad it’s not another emergency.“Yeah,” she says. “He stepp
**Poppy’s POV **After the tree of death tried to kill me, we head back into the clinic for breakfast. Jake leaves to check on his patients, promising to catch up with us soon. I want to tell him no, that I need him with me, but that will only worry him and Leo. I feel fine; the chill I had last ni
His mouth twitches slightly, but he doesn’t quite smile.“Good,” he says.Good? I stare at him.“That’s not an answer.”“No,” he agrees. “It isn’t, but you also didn’t ask a question.”My hands clench at my sides, which is more Leo’s style than mine. I force them to relax.“Ronnie…”“When something
** Jake’s POV **That baby should have died. The thought swirls in my mind, no matter how many times I try to push it aside. I’ve seen enough births to know the difference between a close call and a miracle. That wasn’t a close call; it was impossible.I stand at the end of the bed, watching as the
“Poppy,” Jake’s voice calls, softer than before.I glance over at him. He’s watching me now.A flicker of unease slides through me.“Yeah?” I call back, forcing a small smile.His gaze narrows slightly, as if he’s trying to piece something together that doesn’t quite fit.“Are you sure you’re okay?”
Jake watches me closely.“I’m fine,” I insist, before he can say anything. I know he doesn’t fully believe me, but he doesn’t argue.We step out into the corridor together, and I hear a few voices drift in the distance. “Jake,” Leo says quietly beside me. “What’s going on?”Jake exhales slowly as
I kiss the top of his head. “I love it so much.” His smile is bright enough to light the clearing. “Ready to go, bud?” Callen asks, and Jaxon nods. “Go where?” I ask. “Home with us,” Parker smiles and gives me a wink. “This night is just for the two of you. Enjoy.” My heart skips a beat. I
** Paige’s POV ** Remy is the first to stir, rolling onto his side, propping himself up on one elbow so he can look at me. His face is flushed, damp with sweat, but his eyes are softer than I’ve ever seen them. I can feel him through the bond, all tangled hunger and tenderness, and it makes my t
“Please, Rem,” she groans, looking over her shoulder at me. Fuck, she’s beautiful, especially like this. I don’t hesitate. I push down my shorts and climb onto the bed behind her. Her pussy is pink and glistening, inviting me in. Positioning my tip at her entrance almost finishes me, just the feel
** Paige’s POV ** The forest floor crunches beneath my shoes, each step lit by the faint glow of lanterns strung through the trees that I’m sure were not here before. Parker walks beside me, his fingers laced with mine, guiding me carefully like I might trip any second. He’s been acting odd all af







