** Remy’s POV **The second Ryder says the words, I can see the ripple of shock go through Poppy. She goes pale, and her fingers clench tight around her cup, and Paige reaches for her without hesitation. I don’t miss the way Poppy’s eyes dart toward the tree line like she might bolt if given the chance.Ryder meets my gaze, his meaning clear. We need to handle this.“Poppy, Leo won’t rest until he sees you are safe. Would you consider going there just to let him see you? You don’t even need to speak to him if you don’t want to,” Ryder asks.Poppy nods, setting her cup down.“Thank you. Parker, Remy, take Poppy to the healer’s cabin,” Ryder orders quietly, already turning back toward the house. “Keep her safe.”“I’m coming,” Paige says, already standing.No one protests, I think we all expected it. Parker steps up smoothly, offering a reassuring smile, and I fall in beside them as we head down the porch steps.The air is cool this morning, the blood from last night now replaced with th
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