King of the Underworld by RJ Kane

Chapter Two Hundred Eighty-Eight

Sephie

I looked at Ivan, noting that he’d been cleaned up and had a fresh set of clothes on. “How?” I asked, pointing at him. I was sure they would know what I was asking, so I didn’t feel the need to elaborate or use any more energy than absolutely necessary.

“The recording of you playing worked so the doctor could stitch him up and make sure nothing was broken. We’ve all been listening to it off and on while Ivan sleeps. So far, he hasn’t woken up fighting.” Misha said.

I looked at Ivan, remembering him standing over me the last time the doctor checked me. “What made you protect me from the doctor?” I asked, my voice still only barely above a whisper.

He raised his eyebrow. “How do you know that, princess?”

“I can feel you now too. Not as strong though.” I stopped to take a breath. “I could hear all your conversations too. I just couldn’t move,” I said, trying to breathe as deeply as I could.

“Really?” Adrik and Ivan both asked at the same time. I laughed quietly at them, nodding my head.

“Different, though,” I said. I looked back at Ivan, still wanting to know what the doctor did. “You were right to do what you did. It felt gross whatever he did.”

“He was looking at you the way the doctors at the facility looked at me when they were excited about a new experiment they wanted to try on me,” Ivan said.

staring at my boobs. And Armando cut my clothes off,” I said, taking as deep a breath as I could manage after getting the words out. I coughed once, which made Andrei quickly get more water for me. “You’re my favorite, Bubba,” I said as he handed me a full cup of water again. I glanced at everyone’s tense faces at the mention of Sal and

a room. Chris said he’s trying to talk his way out by saying Boss has crazy and put him in there

gone

to help me stay calm. I took as deep a breath as I could. When I opened

were not lying, Ivan,” Misha said. He looked at Adrik. “Does she feel calm to you, Boss?” I felt Adrik nod his head, his cheek still pressed lightly to mine. I was smiling at them, knowing they were talking about my eyes. I didn’t feel out

never once lost her cool.” He looked at me with a look

in to check on me. “Oh, good. You’re awake now,” he said as

he was in the room. Adrik pulled me closer to him as the doctor approached the bed. Even though it hurt, I was grateful for him doing so. “How are

shi t,” I said quietly. Dr. Williams

breath in?” I did as instructed. My ribs were still incredibly painful, so I couldn’t breathe as deeply as I wanted to. “Good.” He looked at Adrik, asking, “have you heard her wheezing at all?” Adrik shook

tries to talk too much,”

I’d like to take the chest tube out and see how you do.” I nodded my head, eagerly. If me staying in the hospital was dependent

of bed?” I

for short distances. You’ll need to take your IV stand with you, but a little bit of movement will be good for the rest of your body. You’re going to be sore, though. How much pain are you in?”

that would knock me out for days at a time. I would rather suffer through it. Ivan caught my eye. I looked at him

like you’re lying?” Dr.