Chapter 160

Jessa’s POV

I have no idea what’s going on with him. With everything that I’ve been through the one thing I have never feared was a report to the council but that’s not the case with Cole.

“Please alpha. You can’t let her elevate this. The council only makes things worse. You said you would make an exception. That you would keep my case out of the council. Please! You don’t understand what this is going to do alpha! Please!”

I cringe with his begging. He’s trying to stand but his weakened state is showing badly as he tries to fight the alpha, trying to get around him, away from his hold.

“Cole please, where do you think you can go? You’re in no shape to run. Please, let us help you.”

I can hear the desperation in alpha’s voice as he tries to convince Cole to stay. He’s standing in front of Cole but hasn’t put his hands on him yet. I can see hard tremors in Cole’s hands and despite holding on to the stair rail, there’s an obvious sway wh