Chapter 348

Deven’s POV

“Cassius has agreed to help you remain calm while I am placing the IV.”

“In the hospital I had one in my ankle. It hurt every time I moved.”

“It may have been the easiest place to put one. I did notice while I was holding your left after I attempted to set it that most of your larger veins have been damaged. That kind of damage usually comes from either IV drug use or a lot of trips to the hospital. Considering your fear of needles I would say the ladder is most likely.”

“How are you going to do it? I’m sorry. I really don’t like shots or needles. I want to run just talking about it but it just hurts too much for me to even stand. I’m sorry but I…. I….”

Cassius stands from his seat and gets behind Colton as he starts a slow spiral, one that I’m hopeful Cass can stop. He draws his arm across his chest again. Colton instinctively grabs him with his right arm. I slowly move the stool behind the chair so Cassius can sit while tr