Chapter 148

Demetri’s POV

“I’m sorry, Alpha.” His words are merely a whisper as he lets go of my daughter.

I watch silently as Cole runs up the stairs. I can tell by the way he moves that he’s in a lot of pain.

He’s on the same medication that he’s been on since this morning, yet he seemed to respond to it a lot better earlier than he is now. Madisyn is taking her time approaching her seat. While I’m not happy with his defiance, I am impressed with his skills.

I sigh hard, disappointed in myself for even considering what Cole knew I was going to do.

“Come here, Maddie,” I speak softly, but for the first time ever, she appears genuinely afraid of me. “I’m not going to hurt you. Just come sit with me for a minute.”