Chapter 30

Demetri’s POV

Tuesday, January 23, 12 p.m.

I make my way back to the medical wing as I promised Cole I would check on him before lunch. This time I’ve brought my own stethoscope from my office, so I’m not borrowing someone else’s.

I open the door quietly, not wanting to startle the young man, and step inside. I startle lightly as another hand I wasn’t expecting is keeping me from shutting it.

“Damian, I wasn’t expecting you to come until after lunch.”

I watch my son shrug his shoulders as he joins me in the room.