He nodded thoughtfully. “Your body is already flushing it out, which is good news. But I can’t stress enough how important it is that you take it easy for the first trimester. After that, you can resume your normal activities.” Adam’s face tightened with determination. “What exactly does she need to avoid, Doctor?” he asked, his voice steady and controlled, but I could see the tension in his shoulders. “Anything strenuous that could strain her physically,” Dr. Cooper replied. “No running, no training, no fighting—anything that would cause undue stress on her body.” Adam leaned forward, his expression serious. “What about… lovemaking?” he asked, his voice completely serious. I couldn’t help it. I burst out laughing, the sound startling even to me. It was just so *Adam*, so in-character

