Chapter 39

Demetri’s POV

Tuesday, January 23; 1pm

He grows quiet as we listen to Cole’s soft whimpers. Sadness is in his eyes as he looks towards his friend without moving his head.

“He’s been abused for a long time, alpha. Yet he’s hesitant to talk about what happens to him.”

“How did you get to know him so well? It seems like his father has managed to turn the entire pack against him.”

“Most of the pack, yes, but not all. He has weird behaviors about him. Tics my dad calls them. Some are benign and easy to ignore but others are... well... more extreme.”

I’m intrigued by his honesty about Cole and I desire more information but the young man seems hesitant to divulge too much about his friend.

“Nothing you tell me will change how I treat Cole. What are these tics you’re talking about? I have noticed that he has a liking for rhythmic movements when he’s stressed but he hasn’t been active enough for me to see anything else.”

“I don