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I stood in front of the mirror, squinting at my reflection as I adjusted the straps of my bikini for the hundredth time. The material stretched over my chest like it was fighting a battle it wasn't winning, and I let out a long, frustrated groan.

"I look like a whale," I muttered, frowning as I turned sideways, tugging at the waistband of my bottoms.

Behind me, Laura snorted. "You are literally creating a life, so who the hell cares?" She walked up and plopped onto the bed with a dramatic flop. "Plus, you're glowing."

"Yeah," I said, shooting her a dry look through the mirror. "That's because creating a life in the middle of summer makes me sweat. The glow is actually shine. Don't come too close." Laura chuckled, leaning back on her elbows. "Stop being so dramatic. You look great. Honestly, if you weren't so insecure about it, I'd hate you for looking this good while pregnant."

I rolled my eyes and turned back to the mirror, cupping my chest with both hands. "And these are massive."

"Complaining about a free upgrade?" Laura teased, waggling her eyebrows.

"Nothing fits," I complained, letting go and flopping backward onto her bed. I covered my face with my hands, groaning into my palms.

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ridiculous," Laura said, grabbing a throw pillow and smacking my stomach lightly. "Luke thinks

it's partially

has been nothing but great," Laura interrupted,

weird it's been. She works all these shifts, so

about relaxing. Have some fun. Plus, Josh has been so focused on rehab that I've been feeling a little neglected. This bikini should get him to put more energy

then tossed me another bikini top from the pile we'd accumulated. "Now put this one on and stop whining. It's cute, and I don't care if you think it's too tight. You're rocking

and got off the bed. Maybe she was right. It wasn't about looking perfect; it

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top, I turned to

of the sun kissing our skin as

of the guys let out loud,

edge of my bikini top as if it could magically make me invisible. Laura,

at the grill, their expressions immediately darkening as

loud

a grin, "Or

tones sent the group into a chorus of laughter, and Laura

broad frame cutting a path through the crowd. His cocky grin only widened as he

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squealed, pounding a

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hot to be standing out here!" he

you dare!" she shrieked, clutching at

as he jumped in, taking her with him. They hit the water with a massive splash, leaving me blinking

wicked as his dark eyes roved over me. His muscular arms were folded across his chest, his biceps straining the sleeves of his T-shirt. Sweat glistened

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