King of the Underworld by RJ Kane

Chapter Two Hundred Thirty-Five

Sephle

“We have reason to believe that Mike was working for Anthony,” Adrik said. “We needed to make sure he’s the only one.”

Keith looked stunned. He looked at the floor for a moment. “Now it makes sense.”

“What makes sense?” Ivan asked. Where he had started to calm down, he was now right back to the anger level he was at when Keith walked in.

“A couple of things, actually. I was with Mike when we went in to get Andy. There was clear recognition between those two when Andy first saw us. I admit I don’t have extensive experience with those types of situations, but I did enough work with informants that I recognize the look when you know someone but you’re trying to act like you don’t know someone. Andy had seen Mike before, but I’m sure Mike gave him a look when he said the code word you gave us,” he said.

Adrik, who had also started to relax, was no longer relaxed. I could feel his anger, which was feeding into my anger. I stood, knowing he would want to pace. “He’s a dead man,” Adrik said quietly, but dripping with anger, as he stood up.

Keith’s eyes went wide once again. “Tell us what else makes sense, Keith,” I said, giving him a tight smile. The scene in front of him did not help him to calm down. I’m sure my anger was written all over my face, as Adrik paced behind me like a raged animal just waiting for his chance to escape.

He looked too stunned to speak for a moment. His mo uth was open, but his brain had clicked off as he just stared at Adrik. “KEITH,” Stephen said, firmly enough that it snapped him back to reality.

“Right. Uh, when we went to get the documents from Armando’s house. When we got back and Mike said that no one was watching us or following us? Yeah, he was lying. I don’t think Armando caught it, but both Chris and I noticed we were being followed. Mike was basically in charge and I knew how he was about being questioned, so I didn’t say anything. I should’ve said something.” He looked up, his eyes even wider than before. “It was a mistake. It will never happen again,” he pleaded. He was in genuine fear for his life at this point.

“Anything else? Now would be the ideal time to come clean with everything, Keith,” I said.

remember. Just those two instances. I didn’t notice anybody when we went to pick Andy up and

time it dawned on Ivan. He caught my eye and we both said “Andy” at the same time. They didn’t need to follow anyone when they had someone on the inside. I felt my level of anger rise higher than I’d ever felt it. I vouched for that son of a bi tch. I gave him the okay. I ran interference for him when the guys wanted

Adrik’s arm slide around my waist. He leaned down so his lips were next to my ear. “Take a breath, solnishko. We need to be smart about this. I want to talk to Chris first before we deal with Andy.” I looked up at him, somewhat surprised that he was the one calming me down. I immediately recognized the lust in his eyes when he looked down at me. I shu t my eyes, trying to get control of myself and to keep him from thinking about ripping my clothes off. When I opened them, I looked at him again. I raised my eyebrow slightly, silently asking if my eyes were normal again. He just smirked at me and kissed my temple. “Normal again,” he

to Viktor. “Call Chris. Put him in a room

few minutes later, he returned with Chris, who was already so nervous

keep it together.

us what happened the night you guys went to

the hall, to make sure no one surprised us. I didn’t hear anything, other than Mike tell

house to get the documents?” Viktor asked. Even he

angry.

you guys, for one. I don’t know why. I think he was trying to save face,

instance?” I asked. I was trying to keep my cool, but I was certain I was failing miserably

as much as

he lied to us?”

hurt me. He made it clear that he was in charge. He also made it clear that he could fire me and

my waist, causing me to look at him. He wanted to know my opinion of Chris before he said anything. “I don’t think he’s lying, but I

or Keith are also working for anyone else, you’ll meet the same fate as Mike. Only it won’t be so quick.” He

not working for anyone else, I swear. Look, I really need this job. I wouldn’t do anything to jeopardize it. My m om, she’s si ck. This job is paying her medical bills. She raised me and my sister on her own, working 2-3 jobs. She means the world to me. There’s no way I would put her or being able to take care of her in danger,” Chris said. His emotions were right on the surface when he

I opened my eyes and looked at Adrik, who was clearly concerned about

down. I was almost