King of the Underworld by RJ Kane

Chapter Two Hundred Fifty-One

Sephie

“But why though? She has all the money she could ever want from him. Her family as well. Didn’t Mando say she’s from a wealthy family? That doesn’t make sense,” I said.

They all thought for a moment, then Viktor stood up. “I have an idea,” he said. “But I need a computer so we have to go

downstairs.”

I jumped up from the couch. “Permission slips signed. We’re going on a field trip! Everybody make sure you grab your buddy’s hand and stay with the group.”

They were all still laughing at my caffeine-fueled absurdity when we walked off the elevator. The office was still busy, even though it was getting to be later in the day. Adrik’s office door was closed, so I knew he was in a meeting. Stephen was waiting outside his office and gave us all a curious look as we walked off the elevator.

I looked to Viktor. “I’ll go fill Stephen in. You guys go do whatever the he ll it is you’re about to do,” I said. “Just don’t lose your buddy. I’m trusting you guys to be mature on this field trip. Remember, look with your eyes, not your hands,” I said, pointing to my eyes and then to all of them.

They all shook their heads as they walked toward their desks. They each kept a desk on the floor. It made taking care of their individual responsibilities easier. Stephen’s devilish grin greeted me. “Why do I have a feeling whatever you’re about to tell me is going to make me very happy?”

“Because you’re a vampire and you likely read my mind as I was walking over here. Get. Out. Of. My. Head,” I said, smacking his shoulder with each word.

“What did you guys find?” he asked in Russian, since there were still plenty of people milling around the office.

It’s

that. Honestly, I don’t feel as elated as I was hoping I was going to feel about that one. just sad, really.” I looked down at the floor for a moment, thinking about how empty she was to turn to drugs to try and fill whatever void she was feeling in her life. Stephen cleared his throat quietly, snapping me back to reality. “Anyway, moving on. She also slipped her dealer a

come from money?” Stephen asked. His brow furrowed like

which is why we’re taking a field trip down here. I’m not sure what he’s thinking. We also might need to talk to Keith about this later. She was weirdly specific on locations. We think she’s talking about Mando’s

it, then looked at me. “Meeting is almost over, but

anything directly after this one? Can I surprise him?”

opened the door, he smiled at me. “That would be exactly what

into his office without him seeing me. I walked in quickly, shutting the door behind me and sat down in his chair as quietly as I could. For once, the chair didn’t squeak. I propped my legs up on his desk and crossed my arms, waiting for him to come out

at the few papers oh his desk, as I heard the water in the sink come on. They were rough sketches, different variations on the same theme. I couldn’t tell what it was, but my attention was directed at the door to the bathroom as I heard the

toward his desk and landed on me. He stopped in his tracks, his wide smile across his face. He just pointed to me and then pointed to the floor in front

chair and ran to him, jumping into his arms and wrapping my legs around him. I couldn’t help the squeal that came out when he caught me. He held me tightly, his face buried in my neck. “You have no idea how much I needed this,

a long day?” I asked.

how you have so much energy right now. I think you su cked all my energy out this morning,” he said. I

of coffee today. That’s how. It’s fake energy. I’m still not entirely sure what we did this morning, but it took a lot out of both of

leaning back to look at me. His handsome

not agree more,” I said, unwrapping myself from him so he wouldn’t be forced to hold me up. “And also, I’ll go get you some coffee before your next meeting.”

weak with his kisses, and he did regularly. I think he enjoyed it. But the sweet, tender kisses almost always caught me off-guard and made my insides melt completely. I couldn’t help but moan quietly as I wrapped my

let me go get you coffee before your next meeting. How much time do I have?” I asked. He looked at his watch.

can do it in seven,” I said, turning

I opened the door. “Gazelle, I was just

me. I knew Adrik wouldn’t be happy about me going anywhere by myself, so since Misha was the closest one, he got nominated to come with me. I also still refused to keep

his next meeting. I’m on my third cup today and I’m still exhausted. He hasn’t had any since this morning, so he’s dying. I only have seven minutes to make this happen. Really, ten, but I’m an overachiever and I told him I could do it in seven,”