Chapter 59

Demetri’s POV

“Cole, I’m sorry for the delay. It looks like my helper has fallen asleep for the night. You met Luna Lilly this morning when we discovered the injuries to your chest and abdomen. She’s going to coach you through the slow count as I give you the steroid. Unfortunately, the feeder we have been using won’t do this smaller amount over an hour so I will give it by hand over about a minute.”

I feel him nod his head in my hand as I place my hand in his.

“Lilly, he can’t handle anything on his neck but gently rubbing the back of his head seems to be quite comforting. Put your hand where mine is.”

I can feel that Lilly is not as comfortable being hands on with Cole as I am. Unfortunately, he can feel it too. I can feel him tense up as she slides her hand under mine.

“Please don’t fear me, Luna. I swear to you and alpha both, I haven’t done what they claim.”

“Can you tell us about the rumors? How did they get started? There’s