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, damn, this smells so good!

“Damn, 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, cocking 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 fucking know all these bastards 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.

“Answer to the missus now Leo.” He says, but I get distracted as I spot Kareena through the archway to the kitchen.

she slowly runs her finger along the counter, her eyes cast downwards and her dark brown locks fall in front of her face. My gaze

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

wee.” I say, grabbing the banister. I’m barely two steps up,

at least

to pop.” Sera scolds Leo,

‘Azura.’

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

only Indigo didn’t want to live for me… She’s trying… and I really hope that Kareena continues to fight.’

Leo says, tugging me into his arms. I turn to my side, wanting to feel him completely

anything and when I finally look around, I realise the hallway is deserted. I’m

get Kareena into a better state of

move back when Mishiko comes out of the

brought beer.” Jax says, holding up a few cases.

Li Sheng closes the door behind them as we all head

I think we all enjoyed our pizza. Whilst the men now drank the beer, as they also criticise the taste, Jax included.

she didn’t contribute much. I observed her as

way she caressed her stomach,

collecting the plates. I stand up, following

bad that the pregnant ladies are the ones working.” Ace says looking at Sera who is still eating. She gives

ass up and take the dishes,

stop being a sexist pig and pull your weight.”

Leo smirks.

why you should keep your mouth shut.” Jax

says to

you guys?”

enough.” Sera says, as I leave the room.

watch Kareena scrape the plates

“Hey…” I say,

smile that doesn’t reach her eyes.

Is the little one being

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

place the rest of the stuff on the

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