** Paige’s POV **
Callen lets out a sigh, running his hands through his hair. “Don’t worry about Jax, we will get him settled. You stay here and try to relax,” he says before turning to follow Rye.
“Thanks,” I try to say, but my voice comes out weak, barely above a whisper as my mind begins to spiral again.
The words in the letter keep flashing through my mind, playing on a loop like they’re haunting me.
I don’t even realise I’m shaking until Parker moves closer. He lowers himself onto the edge of the bed, slowly. His eyes soften, and when he speaks, his voice is low and steady.
“Hey,” he murmurs. “Breathe with me.”
“I can’t.” My voice cracks as my chest tightens. “It’s too much. He can’t… he can’t take Jax, Parker. I can’t let him…”
“You won’t.” He cuts me off gently, his hand slid
