Elaine POV “What was that?” I asked. “It better not be Richie,” Azaire growled. “I haven’t seen Opal all night. I hope she’s okay. Her Mom might make her get rid of the baby.” Azaire’s jaw clenched. “Richie wouldn’t let that happen. Neither would I.” That baby was inheriting quite the family. I wanted to ask him if his Mother knew about the pregnancy. I could only imagine how happy she was about having her first grandchild but it wasn’t the right time. I wanted to cry and scream simultaneously. “Wait here,” Azaire said. He slipped out of the bathroom. I walked to the sink. My heels were killing me. I glanced at myself in the mirror. The makeup couldn’t mask the tiredness and the pain. I just had to get out tonight. “Mate,” Azaire said. He shut the door. I didn’t want to lie to

