Chapter 186 – Sonogram

Selene

“And this is your first pregnancy?” The doctor questioned, making my heart race right as he took my pulse.

“Yes,” I lie, earning a raised brow from the man.

“And your previous doctor diagnosed you with HG?” He presses.

“Yes, I was recently hospitalized for dehydration, but I’ve been able to put on some weight with the help of medication.” I explain.

“That’s good.” He encourages. “Do you have any questions before we begin the exam?”

Glaring at Blaise over his shoulder, I state, “Not for you.”

The physician looks back and forth between us, a ques tioning look on his face. Blaise smiles up at me, “Yes?”

“If you’re going to do thing, I want proof that Bastien is al right.”

“My beauty, this is going to happen whether you want it to or not.” Blaise announces, standing up. “But if you continue to be a good girl, I will give you the proof you desire.”

Slumping back in my seat, I grumble a thank you and watch as he exits the room, seeming to have the sense to give us some privacy. After the door closes behind him, the doctor studies me for a long moment, looking from my shining eyes to the wide cuffs on my arms.

He says, point ing to the curtain. “Why don’t you get changed while I prepare

I go behind the flimsy curtain and strip off my clothes, feeling the stress of the occasion wind my muscles into knots. I’ve never been so anxious for a sono gram in my life. Every time I have

arrived, but I’m about to find out anyway, I’m both praying it’s another girl so that I’ll have another four and a half months to plan my escape, and feeling that if I’m going to lose my child either

It’s interesting to see the way he handles the situation. He doesn’t embody the warm empathy of Dr Lee, nor the false kindness of Frederic or callousness of the doctor I saw in between. This man

It’s not in anything he says – just something about his bearing and manner. He doesn’t ask about the

if it’s too crazy to try and signal the doctor

lifts my gown for the sonogram, I glance around for a pen and paper – anything

and on the other Blaise only promised to let me see Bastien if I behaved. Still,

but fear is a powerful motivator, it could just as easily prompt him to turn me in rather

baby bump as the steady whoosh whoosh of the machine fills the air. I feel the same panic I always do as I wait for the heart beat, holding my breath until a small thump comes through the speakers. It happens just when I’m starting to

are two. Luna

doctor, I ask, “is

nods, offering me a smile that doesn’t reach

had a sonogram, and there

there are definitely two.” The physician replies, showing me the distinct images on the

on an early sonogram.” He continues moving the wand around, pausing it to take photos of the babies in different positions.

surely, if I was underweight for one…” I think aloud, not bothering to wonder why I’m worrying about their health when they’re already on death

“it’s a problem. We‘re going to have to get you on a nutrition regimen

off, too afraid

me feel as if the room is spinning, “and

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