Chapter 103

Cole’s POV

“I’m sorry. I can’t. I’m scared.” She wails as she clings to my shirt.

“I don’t know. Daddy likes you. He never leaves me unless he trusts but Lucas is brother. I don’t know. I’m scared.”

She hiccups through as she buries her wet face into my neck.

“Oh, Lynnie. It’s okay sweet pea.”

I try to soothe the frightened little girl as I hold her close. I gently play with her hair as she slowly calms her tears, waiting for her breathing to return to normal before talking with her again. Suddenly her grip tightens again around my shirt, confusing me as to what’s going on.

“What’s wrong Lyn?”

“My tummy hurts. I feel sick.”

“I know you’re scared but I can help if you let me touch. Do you remember what I did last night?”

“Yes sir.” Her voice waivers with the pain she’s in.

“I’m going to do the same thing, nothing different. I just need you to lay on your back. Relax, don’t fight.”

I roll my body toward