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.

cast downwards and her dark brown locks fall in front

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

banister. I’m barely two steps up, when Leo

woman at least go to the bathroom.

scolds Leo, but

‘Azura.’

and I slowly look down at him. Our

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

into his arms. I turn to my side, wanting to feel him completely against me, something that isn’t completely possible with my belly right now.

finally look around, I realise the hallway is deserted. I’m grateful for their consideration. I

Kareena into a better state of mind…

of the lounge, and goes

beer.” Jax says, holding

Mishiko smiles, letting them come in, and Li Sheng closes the door behind them as we all head to the living

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

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

is trying… she’s trying for her pup… I saw the way she caressed her stomach, the pain that glimmered in her eyes before she’d lower her

now stands up and begins collecting the plates. I stand up, following

working.” Ace says looking at Sera who is still eating. She gives him a scathing

get your ass up and take the dishes, I cooked.” She

and pull your weight.” I

Leo smirks.

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

says to Dan, making Jin shake his head.

are you guys?”

says,

as I watch Kareena

“Hey…” I say,

smile that doesn’t reach

you holding up with the pregnancy? Is the little one

placing a hand on her stomach. “He kicks a lot at night, but he’s being good…” Her

place the rest of the stuff on the counters, bringing

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