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.

to keep her from snapping 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 once, instead of

them together. “I love a good

Stephen told everyone that his sisters were coming. He didn’t go into details, but he made it obvious that he was not in any way excited

see them.

Or are they coming here?” Andrei asked.

said. I had to admit to being slightly relieved about that. “I’m supposed to

answer to her silent question. She didn’t say anything, but she added her own plans on top of it. We

“I just want to make sure I’m

to help us out, but mostly because he

him

that, then we

okay with him

Stephen’s sisters. If Battista helps us out and seeing my eyes is the payment for with it. Vitally

you thinking

it was very clear that I was experiencing it as he did, feelings and all, I want

agree with you, but I don’t know how to make that happen. Nor do I want you to hurt yourself by trying to make something happen that shouldn’t. happen. You could push your

I can’t figure out. Doesn’t mean I still can’t

pulled her to me, kissing her gently. “I have no doubt you will figure out how to make them suffer as much 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