<b>Chapter </b><b>318 </b>


    They quickly lock up all the wheels as I coax Cole into crossing his arms across his chest. I double check his IV for leaks as Caspian had the thought of disconnecting itpletely since the saline bag it was attached to was dry. He’s fixed Cole a cold drink instead but we’ve yet to try and get him to even sip on it.


    Even though I know this isn’t the most efficient way to move him I felt that the bear hug method would provide him morefort than sliding him from one bed to the other.


    I look everything over quickly, verifying everything is in ce before giving my count for lifting him. To <b>my </b>relief, he only utters a single soft yelp and I believe that only happened because he fell back asleep leaning against my shoulder. I stay holding him as Ang raises the head of the bed enough to expose the transport belts stored beneath it.


    “Cole, we are going to restrain you to this bed as it’s narrowpared to the one you’ve been in. There’s going to be a belt across your waist, over both your shoulders and across your legs.”


    I exin as Iy a sheet across his body up to his chin.


    “I need you to uncross your arms and ce them beside you so you’re able to move them after we get the shoulder straps on you.”


    Everyone is working quickly to get him rolling and I lower the head of the bed, making him morefortable after the straps are on him. I motion everyone to the door as Jessa unlocks all the wheels. I notice that Lucas is carrying Madilyn as we head out.


    “Luke, put Lynnie with Cole.”


    “Wait, what?” He freezes in his spot.


    “Your mom and I already talked about it and she’s going to ride down to the ambnce with Cole. I’ll grab her before he’s loaded.”


    ‘Are you sure you want to stress Cole like that?‘ I hear Lilly in the link with me.


    ‘Both of them need to understand that I don’t have an issue with him.‘


    I look at Luke impatiently waiting for him to move. The look on his face tells me that he still believes Cole is a danger but it seems he’s learned his lesson and doesn’t challenge me.


    A smile spreads across Madilyn’s face as he gently ces her on the bed. She gently crawls into hisp, wrapping her arms around him as sheys her head on his chest. He seems to rx but it’s only for a second as his eyes pop open quickly, fearful and panicked.


    “Alpha, please. Don’t leave her alone with me.”


    “Luna and I discussed this. We’re okay with her being with you like this.”


    “Alpha you don’t understand. Please. I can’t be alone with her.”


    “No, I don’t understand Cole. Are you a danger to her?”


    “No. I would never hurt a little. But the rumors. The rumors hurt me<i>.</i>”


    “Cole, I have never punished for rumors. You have to be proven to have done something wrong for any sort of punishment.”


    “Alpha please, you don’t……”


    1 ce my hand on the side of his face trying to calm his fright. I knew this would stress him but not to this point. He’s fighting against my touch, desperate to shake me off and his behavior is starting to scare Madilyn.


    “Alpha please. You don’t understand. It doesn’t work that way with me. Even as a prospect, it has never worked that way for me.”


    His eyes are darting around the room and Madilyn is nearly in tears as I try to calm his panic.


    “I’m sorry Cole. I didn’t realize it would be this difficult. The final say is with you. Luna and I are allowing this but if it’s too stressful then I will take Madilyn and carry her. She’s been very worried about you and we told her that she could spend some time with you. You’re not alone.”


    “I want her to be with me. I’ve always enjoyed thepany of the littles. But you don’t understand what has happened to me because of the rumors. They are inescapable.”


    “No Cole, I don’t understand unless you tell me but right now it’s your decision, It may upset her but I can’t have you in a panic.”


    “Lynnie, are you afraid of me?”


    His voice is hushed, seemingly afraid of the answer itself.


    “No, worried but not scared.”


    “Even though I lost my mind?”


    She cocks her head for a moment before kneeling and touching his face.


    “I lose my mind too when I’m scared but daddy always helps me. Do you want me to stay?”


    She yawns as she sits back down on him.


    “Sorry. That was rude.”


    “What was rude, sweet pea?”


    “Yawning in your face.”


    He smiles as his shaking hand pushes her hair from her face.


    “You’re tired aren’t you?”


    She nods her head as she leans into his hand like she does mine.


    “Are you sure alpha?”


    He looks at me as I nod my head.


    “Would you like toy down Lyn?”


    She nods her head as she struggles to stay awake. He finally allows her toy upon his chest where she falls asleep casily.


    “This is not a trap Cole. I know it will take time but you will see that I am exactly what you see.”


    The hall is finally cleared enough to get the stretcher out of the room, heading down the hall to the


    elevator.


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