Chapter 155
“Enough.”
I growl softly, freezing his fight. He’s breaking down quickly and I’ve got to get a handle of what’s going on.
“Is it true? Did he hit you?”
“It’s not a big deal, Dimetri. All this isn’t necessary.”
She avoids the question while waving off the need to restrain him.
“That’s not an answer and you know it, Angela.”
I chastise as Cole pushes me away even harder.
“Alpha please. Just let me go. I can’t do this.”
“You’re not going anywhere, Cole. We are going to take care of the last of your injuries and get you started on your medication.”
“Speaking of medication. I’m only putting him back on Effexor. Lowest dose to start, taken with dinner. Once the side effects mellow out, I’ll evaluate how his symptoms are and possibly increase it if he needs it.”
“You still haven’t answered my question.”
“I don’t feel it warrants an answer.”
Suddenly Cole’s erratic movements catch me by surprise and he briefly escapes me.
“Just let me go!”
He whines with overwhelming fear in his voice as I gather him back against me.
“Stop fighting me Cole! I’m not going to hurt you!”
“Stop telling me that when I deserve it! I hurt her! I hit her! I don’t deserve to be here! I don’t deserve your kindness! Please, just let me go home!”
He’s in a complete panic attack as he fights my hold on him. It takes several minutes but I finally get him pinned against the bed. His realization of having nowhere to flee allows him to finally break down in sobs, completely defeated and unable to cope.
“Sit down on the bed, Cole.”
My aura is intense but not overwhelming as he submits to my command. I pull him into my chest, pinning his arms between us.
“I know this is confusing for you but I need you to allow it to calm you. Lay the left side of your head on my shoulder. You need to concentrate on my scent and aura. Do not fight it. I promise you, there’s nothing painful about it.”
He sighs in defeat as he cautiously leans towards me. My heart aches as he whimpers and jumps back away from me every time he comes close to touching
On his fourth try I move my hand to his head, keeping it a few inches away so he doesn’t feel forced. He bounces back again, freezing when he hits my hand.
“I will never punish you for compliance.”
I encourage as I rub his head following him down to my shoulder. I tighten my hold on him slightly. He’s shaking badly and I’m desperate to make him feel
safe here.
“Angela please. I need to know what happened after I left.”
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Chapter 155
He’s rigid and breathing erratically as I speak. I’m certain he’s already made up his mind as to what’e oing so happen ka hus
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