Chapter 48

Demetri’s POV

“I,” his voice is trembling badly with uncertainty. “I’m sorry… Dr. Pierce. I black out… I don’t know.”

She reaches out to him slowly, touching his cheek as he pushes his back into my chest.

“That’s okay, Cole. The blackout is likely a form of shock from the physical and emotional trauma that this would cause. Unfortunately, this does mean that Demetri will have to do a more extensive hands-on physical with you to verify that we have found all your injuries.”

I nod in agreement when she looks directly at me.

“It’s also important that if you remember any more injuries you need to tell us about it.”

“I’ve had… a headache… since Saturday.”

“Thank you, Cole. It’s possible that you have a concussion that we will need to keep track of. Now back to the issue of your leg. Did this happen with the rest of the injuries we’ve found today?”

“Yes… ma’am.”

“I feared as much. If this silver is of high enough conce