Hiding My Twin Pups From their Alpha Dad novel Chapter 90

The small, dimly lit room smelled faintly of antiseptic, but the air was thick with tension. Eva lay on the examination table, her hands gripping the sides of it, knuckles white. Max sat beside her, his presence a constant anchor, his gaze never leaving her face. His hand rested lightly on her shoulder, a silent reminder that he was there, that he wasn’t going anywhere.

Eva’s breath was shallow, and she couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off. The last few days had been a blur of exhaustion, confusion, and fear. She had tried to ignore the growing sense of unease that had settled deep in her chest, but now, in this sterile room, it felt unavoidable.

The healer, an older woman with kind eyes, was setting up the ultrasound machine. She spoke softly as she moved around, trying to comfort Eva with the calmness of her voice, but Eva could hear the underlying tension in her tone.

“Are you ready, my dear?” the healer asked, glancing over at Eva.

Eva nodded, forcing a tight smile. “I’m ready.”

Max squeezed her shoulder gently. “We’ll get through this, Eva.”

Eva’s heart fluttered at his words, but the weight of the unknown still pressed down on her. She closed her eyes for a moment, willing herself to stay calm, to breathe.

The healer applied the gel to her stomach, and the cold sensation made Eva shiver. She glanced at Max, seeking reassurance, but his expression was unreadable, his jaw clenched in a way that made her stomach tighten.

The healer placed the ultrasound wand against her skin, and the machine came to life with a soft hum. On the screen, a fuzzy image slowly began to take shape. Eva squinted, trying to make sense of the blurry shapes, but it was hard to focus. Her mind was a whirl of fear and worry, and she couldn’t push away the nagging thought that something wasn’t right.

“There,” the healer said softly, pointing to the screen. “Do you see? There’s the first one.”

Eva’s eyes focused on the screen, and she saw a tiny flicker, a little heartbeat pulsing steadily. Her breath caught in her throat, and a wave of relief washed over her. It was a beautiful sight, a reassuring sight. The steady rhythm of a life growing within her. The sound of the heartbeat echoed in the room, a soothing, almost hypnotic rhythm.

Max leaned in, his hand tightening around hers. “That’s our baby,” he whispered, his voice thick with emotion.

Eva nodded, her heart swelling with a mixture of love and awe. “Our baby,” she repeated softly, a tear slipping down her cheek.

But then, the healer’s fingers hovered over the screen, her expression shifting slightly, a flicker of concern passing through her eyes. “There’s something else,” she murmured.

Eva’s heart skipped a beat. “What do you mean?” she asked, her voice trembling.

The healer didn’t respond right away. Instead, she adjusted the wand, her focus on the screen. A moment passed, then another, and Eva felt her stomach tighten. There was an unsettling stillness in the air, and she couldn’t shake the feeling that the other shoe was about to drop.

The healer’s voice was soft, almost hesitant as she spoke. “There,” she said, pointing to a second image. “This one…”