Beautiful Ascension: Dark College Romance (Edgewood Academy Elites Book 3) by P.H. Nix

Author:P.H. Nix [Nix, P.H.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: P.H. Nix Publishing
Published: 2024-01-19T00:00:00+00:00

40

ARIAH

“Okay, the babies are developing on target. However, you, Mom, need to lower your stress levels,” Dr. Jaffri instructs as I sit up.

Wiping the gel off my stomach, I reply, “I’m keeping a low profile these days. Only going to school then home unless there’s an event or meeting I need to attend.” Sliding off the exam table, I massage my back. “I swear these two have it out for my back.”

“I wish I could tell you it will get better, but as they grow, they’ll situate themselves in positions that may be uncomfortable or even painful,” she explains as we walk to her office. “I would look into doing yoga, pilates, or swimming. These are all great options.”

Groaning, I sink into the chair across from her desk before I ask, “Does that mean I have to stop training?”

“Yes, especially after your fainting episode. No hand-to-hand combat until you’re cleared.” My shoulders slump. “I know this part will be hard for you, but I never said you couldn’t still throw knives or use a punching bag.”

My posture straightens. “So what you’re saying is no kicking the asses of the three stooges in the hallway. Got it.”

Dr. Jaffri shakes her head before her face turns serious. “It is vital that you heed my warning about stress. Women pregnant with twins are two to three times more likely to develop preeclampsia than women carrying one baby. Do I need to remind you of all the risks and possible complications that may happen?”

“No, I heard you loud and clear.”

“Perfect, in that case, I’ll see you at our next appointment.”

Nodding, I exit her office. “How did it go?” Elias asks as I approach them.

Briefly, I gaze at where Conner stands. The six-foot-five former soldier was back on my security detail. He’s helped to guard me on a few other occasions, but we never built a rapport. He’s always so stiff. I never know if it’s safe to joke with the guys when Conner’s around. He’s always annoyingly serious. I don’t think the man has smiled once in his life, not even as a child.

Refusing to let the stick up his ass stop me, I quip, “Great. She said you all get a reprieve from me handing you your asses until after the babies are born.”

“I’d say you were mistaken, but I’ve seen you train in Colorado,” Reign laughs as Conner’s jaw clenches. I roll my eyes, ignoring Mr. Stuffy.

I reach for my hair sticks before I check for the throwing knives safely holstered in my armband at the mention of my training in Bronston. “I’m glad you recognize my greatness,” I tease as we walk down the hall.

“Shoot, even your training here,” Elias adds. “I can’t imagine how lethal you’ll be once you no longer have to be cautious of the b⁠—”

We’re halfway to the elevator when Elias is cut off as the building begins to shake. Small tremors rattle the windows like a seismic wave has hit us. “Is this an earthquake?” I ask, searching for a nearby room and hoping it has a table.

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