Chapter 421

Cole’s POV

I feel a light pressure between my shoulders before his hand reaches my hair.

“Demetri?” Dr. Leroux questions. He sighs hard.

“I need him tested for Hyper-sexualization Disorder.”

His voice is quiet, sounding ashamed of what he’s asking.

“He has none of the signs of HSD. Why do you want him tested?”

“I can’t explain. At least not right now but I need it done. I will pay for it. Just let me know the cost.”

“Are you aware that sexual assault after the first shift will not result in HSD?”

Dr. Leroux seems to be having a hard time with his request.

“I do. My reasoning is not because of the sexual assault that occurred before he left.”

“Do you have reason to believe that it happened during his childhood?”

He continues to question as I struggle with remaining awake.

“Anything is possible.”

He keeps it simple. There’s something about the way he says it that makes it clear he’s not goin