She smiled up at him. “Yeah.” But it was forced. She was definitely afraid.

“Any multiple birth is at risk for preterm labor,” Doc went on. “I’m sure both of you are aware of that fact, so we’ll take every precaution that you hang in there as long as possible to give them the best start. You have to maintain a very healthy pregnancy and follow orders. I’ll want to see you frequently.”

Elijah was the one who nodded. Siena looked even more worried, and he didn’t want her worried. He tightened his hold around her wrist. “Mi vida,” he said softly, and waited for her to look at him.

“No risky behavior, Siena, like scuba diving. Run it by me before you decide to do anything like that. You can swim, but you take it easy. Eat. Don’t try to maintain your girlish figure by skipping meals. You’re eating for all four of you, and you take your prenatals. Choose your food wisely because you also don’t want to overindulge. Fruits and vegetables. I’ll get you a list, Elijah.”

Siena scowled at him, but Doc just winked.

“Drink water and stay hydrated. All the time. Of course no alcohol.” Again he turned to Elijah. “When I say she needs to stay hydrated, I mean she should have water with her all the time.”

“Got it,” Elijah said, happy he was going to be able to oversee the pregnancy. He’d make certain she ate what she was supposed to, drank her water and took her vitamins. He could definitely do that.

Siena groaned. “Do not put him in charge, Doc. You have no idea what he’s going to be like.”

Doc grinned at her. “Sure I do. I’m leopard, Siena. That man is going to get you through this pregnancy, and you’ll be healthy and deliver three healthy babies.”

She rolled her eyes but smiled up at Elijah, shaking her head a little to let him know it wasn’t going to be all his way. Elijah knew better. It was going to be all his way. She was going to follow Doc’s advice to the letter because, in spite of her smiles and eye rolling, he could see she was scared. Not for herself, but for her babies.

“Don’t get overtired. She needs to rest, Elijah. A lot. And no hot tub. If she takes a bath, the water shouldn’t be really hot. Also, calm the leopard sex down. You can have sex, but not too rough. Also, Elijah, no more shifting for her. Your male is going to have to be understanding and just stay close to her.”

“He won’t like it,” Elijah said, and then wished he hadn’t. Siena’s gazed jumped to his face and then she looked away from him.