Chapter 33

Demetri’s POV

“Cole.'' I'm speaking gently as his whimpers increase. “I need you to cooperate. We are going to put a feeding tube in since you're having such a bad reaction to the protein shake. I’m going to adjust your body position so I can hold you and help you through this.”

My legs are already on each side of his body making it easy to turn him to the side. He’s panting bad with the pain of the cramps and wheezing even harder.

“Damian, can you grab the mask while we wait for Angela?”

He jogs over and barely takes a few seconds to get it to me. I take it from him with a nod of thanks and slowly put it to Cole’s face. He fights it hard enough that I take it off twice before he’s able to accept it. It’s only a minute later that Angela comes over with everything she needs for him.

“Cole, has Dr. Carter ever given you any medication in your nose?”

I remove the mask as he shakes his head no.

“I can’t imagine doing the feeding