King of the Underworld by RJ Kane

Chapter Two Hundred Fifty-Six

Sephic

Once we were alone, I grabbed Adrik’s hand and pulled him back to the bedroom. He was exhausted. He looked exhausted. He felt exhausted. I turned the hot water on in the bathtub. “I know you only ever take baths when I’m hurt, but I think you should make an exception tonight.”

He pulled me tight against him. “I will gladly take one, as long as you join me.”

“One of us has to make sure we don’t fall asleep and drown in the tub.”

Once the tub was full, I ordered him in. I also managed to talk him into letting me be the big spoon, which literally never happened. “But I can’t hold you if you’re behind me, solnishko,” he protested.

“I know. But I can hold you. You need a break, Adrik. Even if I couldn’t feel what you feel now, it’s written all over your face. You’re exhausted. Let me take care of you the same way you’re always taking care of me,” I said.

I could get in behind him. I tried not to laugh at him, but I couldn’t help myself. “You’re pretty adorable when you’re tired and cranky,” I said as I wrapped my legs around him.

you were right. This feels

said kissing his neck

so I had to keep talking to him to keep him. awake. “I never got a chance to tell you my idea

hand on my shoulder while Vinny and Anna were in my office. I could feel what you were doing. It was almost clear as day. I wanted to close

office. I felt his anger just briefly, but not once after that. He really did learn how to control it so well that even I couldn’t detect it. “I thought you were calm the whole time. I was actually a little worried about you, because

again, but I’m livid

we do this morning?” I asked quietly. He just laughed at me. The water was starting to cool, so he tapped my legs Indicating

have is something I never thought was possible, but always dreamed of. You understand me on a level that no other person has,” He paused, pulling me tight against him. His blue eyes were searching mine

by the reaction, not his statement. I lifted my arm to show him the very clear sign that he was on the right path. The smile that spread across his face was enough to stop my heart this time. He reached down, picking me up and carrying