Chapter 152

Demetri’s POV

He swallows hard before nodding his head.

I stand from my spot and go around to the other side of the bed. I look him over as I go around; he’s still without a shirt, so I’m looking for normal areas of skin that I can use to give him positive physical touch. As much as every abused wolf has feared being touched, I have found that the worse their abuse is, the more they ultimately crave such attention.

Even with his eyes closed, his body stiffens as I slide into the bed. I move into the center until I’m right behind him. My closeness is increasing his nervousness, but so far, he hasn’t moved away from me.

“I know you’re afraid, but I want you to touch me. Lean back against me.”

I watch as his nervous