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.

get

I see someone else in her. As she slowly runs her finger along the counter, her eyes cast downwards and her dark brown locks fall in front

with emotions I can’t control. My

I’m barely two steps up, when

least

pop.” Sera scolds Leo, but

‘Azura.’

down at him. Our eyes meet and I know he knows what

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

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

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

get Kareena into a better state

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

Jax says, holding up a few

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

she was asked a question, but for the most part she didn’t contribute much. I observed her as we ate, seeing the way she was forcing herself to

her pup… I saw the way she caressed her

begins collecting the plates. I stand up, following

are the ones working.” Ace says looking at Sera who is still eating. She gives him

the dishes, I cooked.” She scolds, making me

pig and pull your weight.” I add. Leo

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

says to Dan,

guys?” Mishiko shakes her

mature enough.” Sera says, as I leave

Kareena scrape

“Hey…” I say,

replies, giving me a smile that doesn’t reach

are you holding up with the pregnancy? Is the little

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

of the stuff on the counters, bringing

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