Chapter 93

Cole’s POV

“Go another round. I want him numb so he might fall asleep during the stitching.”

Alpha answers when I can’t. I’m starting to hyperventilate. Getting more shots, getting stitches deep in my head, staying still during it all without grabbing and hurting the beautiful, sweet and innocent little girl cuddling into my chest. I grab the side of the bed, not understanding myself why I’m losing it.

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Demetri’s POV

I don’t like what I’m seeing. These extreme shifts between being in control and anxiety attacks are a major concern as they tell me a story about his mental stability and right now it’s telling me he has none.

‘Madilyn can you hear daddy?’

‘Yes sir. What’s wrong with Cole?’

‘He’s been treated very badly for a long time and that makes it easy for him to get very scared, very quickly. Are you feeling better?’

‘Yes daddy, they’re all gone. My belly doesn’t hurt no more.’

‘Good.