Chapter 12

Cole’s POV

He’s right about one thing. Getting comforted in the hospital hasn’t been easy to come by, as my father has increased restrictions on me, which decreased my access to decent help outside of Dr. Carter. The only people who have ever gone to the hospital with me are Mr. Jenkins and his son Jamie.

“I’m going to talk you through everything that’s going to happen to you before it happens, but I would like to try to help you feel safe. I don’t think it will be easy, as you lack the trust that my own son has towards me, but I’m patient and persistent, so if you’ll allow me to get close to you, lie with you, I really think I can help.”

I nod again, giving him permission