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.

I get distracted as I spot Kareena through the archway

downwards and her dark brown locks fall in front of her

I’m suddenly enveloped with emotions I can’t control. My eyes sting with tears and I

say, grabbing the banister. I’m barely

least go to the

scolds Leo, but he doesn’t

‘Azura.’

anything, and I slowly look down at him. Our eyes meet

didn’t want to live for me… She’s trying… and I really hope

to feel him completely against me, something that isn’t completely possible

deserted. I’m grateful for their consideration. I close my eyes, resting my head against Leo’s

Kareena into a better

Mishiko comes out of the lounge, and goes to open the door for

beer.” Jax says, holding up

behind them as we all head to the living room. It’s about an hour later and I think we

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

trying… she’s trying for her pup… I saw the way she caressed her stomach,

begins collecting the plates.

feel bad that the pregnant ladies are the ones working.” Ace says looking at Sera who

get your a*s up and take the dishes, I cooked.” She scolds, making

pig and pull your weight.”

keep your mouth shut.” Jax says, as Dan stands up to help.

says to Dan, making Jin shake his

old are you guys?” Mishiko

says, as

fades as I watch Kareena scrape the plates into the

“Hey…” I say,

replies, giving me a smile that doesn’t reach

are you holding up with the pregnancy?

he’s being good…”

the rest of the stuff on the counters, bringing in everything from

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