Chapter 340

Cole’s POV

“Is everything okay?” The server has come to our table.

“I’m sorry. He’s going to be okay. I just need to help settle some of his anxiety. This is part of his therapy for social anxiety disorder.”

“Oh, I’m sorry to hear he’s struggling. Can I help in any way?”

“What would you like to drink, Cole?”

“Water.” I somehow manage to put together.

“Something sweet will help soothe the anxiety. They have lemonade, sweet tea…”

“Sweet tea.” I interrupt as it’s finally something that sounds familiar.

“Put on an order of cheese fries as well.”

“Yes sir.”

I’m grateful when she walks away only to be overwhelmed again. Even with a gentle touch I can feel Deven moving my hair around, looking for something I don’t understand. Whatever it is he brushes over it again causing a sharp wave of pain to hit my head.

“Please don’t hurt me. I’m sorry I interrupted.”

“Easy, Cole. There’s no trouble here. It felt