Chapter 435

Cole’s POV

“You’re taking on the pain.”

“Yes ma’am. I’m hoping that if I can get you relaxed and trusting enough that you can give me the last of the information that I need to diagnose you.”

“With what?”

“HSD.”

She takes several deep breaths as she continues to calm herself.

“Are you familiar with the diagnostic criteria?” He asks.

“I did a little research while I was in nursing school but my heat cycles have always been irregular. This is only the fourth time I’ve had one.”

Her voice is strained as she tries to talk through the pain.

“Cole, do you remember anything that was said when you were paralyzed?”

“It felt like you didn’t want to test me for HSD. You mentioned something about it only occurring before shifting.”

“That’s correct. He never did explain why he wanted the test so badly.”

He mentions it again. He seems greatly disturbed that the reason was never given to him.

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