118. Her Struggle

AZURA.

We ring the doorbell and it’s opened by Mishiko, the smell of home-cooked pizza wafts past my nose.

Oh, d*mn, this smells so good!

“D*mn, who’s cooking?” I say, rubbing my tummy. Mishiko smiles.

“Sera.” She replies, stepping aside and letting us enter.

“Are Ace and Jin here?” I ask as Leo brushes my wet locks off my face. My hair still isn’t dry from my shower.

“Yes, we are.” Ace says popping his head through the door.

“Self-invited.” Kareena says, c*cking a brow pointedly at Ace.

“You practically keep my woman half the time, so I’m welcome.” He says dismissively, and Sera frowns at him as Kareena’s brows furrow and she disappears back into the kitchen.

She looks awful, her shoulders stick out like blades, and she’s lost a lot of weight.

But before I can worry about anyone else, I have a bone to pick with my mate. I place my hands on my non-existent waist and glare at Leo.

“Where’s Jax and Li Sheng at?” Jin asks.

“We never knew this was a party.” Dan remarks.

“Whatever… So, there was an entire party going on here and if I didn’t ask to come along, you would have eaten pizza without me?” I ask Leo accusingly.

“No, seriously, I didn’t f*cking know all these b*stards were going to be here.”

Leo says and I give him a dirty look.

“I don’t care if you did or not, you should have invited me.” I grumble, making Ace smirk.

but I get distracted as I spot Kareena through the archway to

her finger along the counter, her eyes cast downwards and her dark

looks at me sharply as I’m suddenly enveloped with emotions I can’t control. My

the banister. I’m

the woman at least

scolds Leo,

‘Azura.’

I can’t hide anything, and I slowly look down at him. Our eyes meet and

want to live for me… She’s trying… and I really hope that Kareena continues to

side, wanting to feel him completely against me, something that isn’t completely possible with my belly right

I finally look around, I realise the hallway is deserted. I’m grateful for their consideration. I close my eyes, resting my head against

Kareena into a better state

back when Mishiko comes out of the lounge, and goes

Jax says, holding up a few

in, and Li Sheng closes the door behind them as we all head to the living room. It’s about an hour later and I think we all enjoyed our pizza. Whilst the men now drank

was asked a question, but for the most part she didn’t contribute much. I observed her

caressed

and begins collecting the plates. I stand up,

that the pregnant ladies are the ones working.” Ace says looking

a*s up and take the dishes, I cooked.”

stop being a sexist pig and pull your weight.”

your mouth shut.” Jax says,

Ace says to Dan, making Jin shake his

you guys?” Mishiko shakes

not mature enough.” Sera says, as I leave

smile fades as I watch Kareena scrape the plates

“Hey…” I say,

giving me a

holding up with the pregnancy? Is the little one being good?” I

kicks a lot at night, but he’s being good…” Her eyes sparkle with tears,

Li Sheng place the rest of the stuff on the

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