Chapter 203

Tristan

Athena's hand tightened in mine so hard I felt bones grind. "But they're not ready. They need more time..."

"Athena, if we wait, we risk the abruption getting worse. That could cut off blood supply to the babies. It could cause severe bleeding for you. At thirty-three weeks with twins, the risks of continuing the pregnancy now outweigh the risks of delivery."

"How big is the risk?" I asked, my voice coming out rougher than intended. "To Athena. To the babies."

"Babies born at thirty-three weeks have excellent survival rates," Dr. Morrison said firmly. "Over ninety-five percent. They'll need NICU care, probably for a few weeks while...