Chapter 170
Caspian walks Madilyn to the side of the bed, sitting her on the stool he was just on. I feel him beneath me moving Cole’s hand until it’s far enough out to get to the IV port.
“Casper,”
“Yes sir?”
“It sounds like you’re planning on giving him the Valium as well.”
“I am, sir.”
“How much?”
“He’s supposed to be receiving five milligrams every twelve hours.”
Allen suddenly chimes in but before I can speak my mind Caspian speaks his.
“We found that five was depressing his ability to breathe so Millie and I agreed on giving him three. My plan right now, alpha, is to give him one in the hopes that it takes the edge off the anxiety attacks he’s having in relation to receiving the medication.”
Guilt can be heard in Caspian’s voice yet at the same time it does not waiver.
“Who authorized lessening the dose?”
“No one, sir. My sole duty is to do what’s right for the patient. For a day and a half Millie and I struggled to keep his oxygen levels up and it was at the end of Millie’s shift on the second day that we talked about it. We both sent messages and made notes but no changes were ordered so for his safety we lowered it to three and if he needed more we gave the rest six hours later.”
I can hear Allen growling lowly as Caspian makes his way back to Cole but before he can speak I’ve already decided I’ve had enough.
“Allen, I appreciate what you’ve done for Cole but at this time your help is no longer needed. You know my desire with nurse Alice, make sure it happens. In regards to Caspian’s and Millie’s insubordination. You will file that, if you feel the need to, through me. I and I alone will enact discipline if I feel it’s needed. Caspian, even though I wanted to hold off on the Valium, I agree that having two severe panic attacks while receiving the Vicodin one milligram of Valium is a good compromise towards making him more comfortable with the move. Do you think you can remove the cath without exposing him to Madilyn?”
“I don’t even have to move the blanket for that, sir.”
“Great, so back to the original plan. Angela and Jessa will be here in five.”
Cole is nearly sleeping as Caspian starts his medication again. He whimpers hard and pulls his hand away but overall, handles the Vicodin better than the first two times. The Valium doesn’t seem to bother him but Caspian gives it slowly to ensure he gets only part of the dose that’s in the syringe.
It’s only the movement of the sheet beneath me and a slight whine from Cole that tells me that the catheter is gone and it’s only after I gingerly maneuver myself off of Cole that Caspian is able to look at his mouth. He has a nasty cut where the nurse’s blows forced him to bite the inside of his mouth but he decides to leave it be since it’s no longer bleeding and Cole is no longer complaining about it. It’s as Caspian is gathering supplies that Angela and Jessa arrive with the bed from the ambulance.
“Casper, I need your help moving him.”
“Yes sir.”
I’m surprised but pleased by his immediate response. I wake him gently as I had allowed Madilyn to continue to sit with him the few minutes between getting him ready and waiting for my ambulance to come.
“Cole,” I run my hand roughly through his hair as I speak. “I need to sit you up to get you moved.”
He growls lightly but starts moving his arms and body around in an effort to do it himself. I put my hand gently on his arm as his struggle intensifies.
“We are going to move you Cole. We just want you to know what’s going on so that you don’t fight us.”
He collapses back down the small amount he managed to move as between the codeine and Valium in his system he’s proving quite uncoordinated at the moment.
“Madilyn, I need you with your mom.”
She scampers away with a soft ‘yes sir’ as Caspian and I start gently moving Cole’s body into a better position for moving him.
“Make sure that the other bed is locked. We can’t handle it moving when we try to put him down.”
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 it completely 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 more comfort than sliding him from one bed to the other.
I look everything over quickly, verifying everything is in place before giving my count for lifting him. To my 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 Angela 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 narrow compared 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 explain as I lay a sheet across his body up to his chin.
“I need you to uncross your arms and place 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 more comfortable 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 ambulance 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 places her on the bed. She gently crawls into his lap, wrapping her arms around him as she lays her head on his chest. He seems to relax 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.”
“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……”
I place 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 the company 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 to lay down Lyn?”
She nods her head as she struggles to stay awake. He finally allows her to lay upon his chest where she falls asleep easily.
“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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