King of the Underworld by RJ Kane

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Sephie’s anger levels stayed at a smoldering level throughout the day. Andrei and Misha felt the difference, both asking me about it instead of asking

her.

“Boss, is Sephie okay? She feels different and not necessarily in a good way,” Andrei asked when he and Misha walked into my office. Sephie had taken Stephen upstairs to help her, before any of the others could offer. She also asked me to keep them as busy as possible so she could have a little extra time with Stephen.

“Close the door,” I said.

Misha closed it, now concerned. “What’s going on, Boss?“

“Sephie found out about Stephen’s past. I don’t know details but it has to do with his sisters, who will be here tomorrow. Her anger is justifiable, but it’s different than it normally feels. It has me worried, to be honest. Her anger feels like mine. It’s very chaotic, which means she’s struggling to control it,” I said.

“Does he have to see his sisters when they’re here? I mean, if it’s that bad, why not just tell them to f**k off?” Misha asked.

“I said the same thing. So did she, but she also feels like Stephen needs to confront them. She feels like this is what’s holding him back from realizing what his gift is,” I said.

“What does he need from us?” Andrei asked.

his sisters’ necks. She already asked him if she could ki ll them and she wasn’t joking. Other than that, I think we let it play it out. Between Ivan and Sephie, those girls don’t stand a chance. I think Stephen might need to see his sisters for who they really are for

together. “I love a good

coming. He didn’t go into details, but he made it obvious that he was not in

see them.

man. We’re going with you. Or are they coming here?” Andrei asked.

in he ll I would tell them where I live,” Stephen said. I had

her silent question. She didn’t say anything, but she added her own plans on top of it. We silently had a conversation that no

I made sure I read her correctly. “I just want to make sure I’m correct. You caught my idea about

seems to be very willing to help us out, but mostly because he thinks there’s something

him

that, then

with him seeing

seeing my eyes is the payment for with it. Vitally can see too. He doesn’t know about them yet either,” she said. She was chewing on her bottom lip,

are you thinking about?”

was very clear that I was experiencing it as he did, feelings and all, I want them to feel what he felt. I want them to know

shouldn’t. happen. You could push your anger to Andrei and Misha, but you’re also connected to them. You don’t have that

know. That’s what I can’t figure out. Doesn’t mean I still can’t wish for it

as possible while in your presence.” I had a small grin on my face, as I was loving the thought of being able to witness it, “Let me call Battista before it gets too late, love. Don’t stress about this too much. Otherwise we’ll have Ivan and the Wonder Twins back up here because they’re worried