Chapter 78

Demetri’s POV

“Cole, you will stop this!”

My tone is firm but my aura is fatherly. My desire is that the combination will freeze his fight without the panic that occurs during submission. He freezes completely, gripping the side of the tub so hard his knuckles are turning white, panting wildly as he begs.

“Alpha please. I can handle the water like it is. Please stop adding to it. Please stop adding salt.”

I look at Angela. It’s obvious she has heard his pleas but had stopped adding anything to the water when the second bottle was finished.

“Come to me, Cole.” I nearly whisper as I attempt to gather him into my arms like one of my own pups.

His resistance is weak as he whimpers, his eyes are closed as I gently remove his hands from the tub. He’s trembling violently but seems to be responding to my slower than normal movements.

“Wrap your arms around me and lay your head on my shoulder with your nose to my neck.”

I’ve ca