Chapter 19

Demetri’s POV

I’m surprised but say nothing when he lays his head against my arm, snuggling against me like a pup seeking the comfort of their parents. I slip my hands under the warm blanket he’s covered with as I talk softly near his ear.

“Cole, will you let me hold your hands while Angela does the ultrasound?”

He shifts slightly against my hands as I place them lightly on top of his. Angela returns with the ultrasound machine. She touches his shoulder as she talks.

“Cole, I need you to open your eyes and show me that you are awake enough to understand my instructions.”

He slowly opens his eyes and turns his head to look at her.

“Considering the amount of bruising I’m seeing I don’t think this is going to be a painless procedure but it is a necessary one.”

He nods his head, seeming to recognize the need.

“I need to make certain that you don’t have any ongoing internal bleeding that may require surgery. I am willing to