Chapter 11

Cole’s POV

“He’s been making that weird little whine a lot and he’s struggling to breathe bad enough that he’s not talking.”

“You can actually hear it?”

Alpha Demetri sounds shocked.

“Yes, but I’ve never heard a whine like that. Have you?”

“It’s not common for an adult to have that whine, but I have heard it plenty when I was an intern at the hospital during my pediatric rotation. Pups experiencing high levels of distress and pain will make that sound at regular intervals. Usually only parents and those naturally inclined to the medical field can hear it. I believe it’s a distress signal that pups use to communicate that they’re hurt without letting potential threats know that they’re vulnerable.”

Damian looks as shocked as I feel. An alpha that can hear my distress? I’m taken back enough that Alpha Demetri moves in from the side.

“Hang on to him Damian. Don’t move Cole. I am a doctor. I'm just not licensed to practice anymo