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 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.”

I hold my arms out towards her, inviting her into my lap.

She approaches me slowly, watching my hands. It’s difficult to tell which had more impact, what I wanted to do or what Cole actually did.

“I’m sorry daddy.” She whi