Chapter 65

Demetri’s POV

“The issue with this particular punishment begins with this being the sixth time Cole has been accused and punished without the proper evidence to prove his guilt. The next issue is Alpha Redmen choosing to use the buckle end of the belt. Combine that with five separate locations in addition to his rear and now you're looking at excessive force or abuse. Additional issues include the concentration of hits on his back to the point that it broke two of his ribs, multiple hits to his genitalia with the buckle end of the belt and tying silver around his leg tight enough and long enough that it caused a second-degree burn. The denial of medical treatment of just the burn has allowed the silver to continue burning him until it’s nearly reached the level of third degree putting him at high risk of sepsis. All these elements, both separately and together, are considered torture.”

I pause a minute trying to allow the rest of those at the table to fi