Chapter 422

Cole’s POV

“No!” I yelp as I attempt to fight. Demetri’s hold tightens around me until I settle.

“It’s okay. I’ve read your chart and the first few times I do this is going to be rough controlling your reaction. Sharing your previous experience with it helps the others understand why this is difficult.”

I whine sharply as I feel the sharp tip against the inside of my arm again.

“Very well done. I need you to describe what you feel.”

“No.” I nearly yell again as I try to pull away. “It’s sharp. Just like a needle. Please stop putting it in me.”

I finally break, completely defeated as the realization that I can’t get away and I can’t stop it overcomes me. Between the pain I’m in and the fear of this testing I can’t hold back any longer. I bury my face against Demetri’s arm. My body shakes as I finally allow myself to cry. I want to grab Demetri’s hand but something about the situation has frozen me. He massages my head gently, silen