Chapter 196

Demetri’s POV

‘Well Lilly is headed upstairs with the girls so I’ll help her put them to bed and head upstairs to my apartment. I’ve got several spare copies up there that are easy to get to. You only want technique?’

‘Yes sir. If you want to bring your stopwatch you can but I am not scoring him on endurance or strength. I’m not really even going to score him on technique. I just want to know what he’s picked up without formal training.’

‘Yes sir. I’ll meet you over there by eight, maybe sooner.’

I’m satisfied with my beta being onboard so now it’s time to introduce the idea to Cole, which I don’t expect to be as easy.

“Cole, I need you to keep talking. Let me know what’s in your head.”

Julie pleads with the silent young man. His only response is a hard shaking of his head resulting in a frustrated sigh from Julie.

“Cole?” She tries again but this time I silence her with a hand on her shoulder as I stand from his bed.