Chapter 130

** Paige’s POV ** The minutes drag until Poppy finally says, “Okay, that’s enough.” She clamps the line and removes the needle from Callen’s arm, pressing gauze to the wound. “We’ll let his system settle. Jake, keep him on the fluids.” Callen stands and immediately sways, catching himself on the edge of the bed. Parker’s there instantly, steadying him. “Sit,” I tell him, moving to help. My voice shakes, but it’s enough to make him listen. He sinks back into a chair beside Ryder’s bed, his head in his hands, and I run my hand through his hair. “His blood’s still fighting the toxin,” Poppy says after checking the monitors. “But it’s slower now, which is good. The transfusion’s buying us time.” “How much time?” Parker asks. Poppy meets his eyes. “Enough to pray it’s enough.” Parker looks between me, Ryder and Callen before holding out his arm. “Give him some of mine,” he demands. “It could do more harm than good,” Jake says quietly. “He needs Alpha blood, Beta blood might only weaken him