Chapter Three Hundred Twenty-Six

Sephie

Adrik and the other three guys walked back into the penthouse from their almost nightly visit with Armando. I could see the stress melt off of Adrik as soon as he saw I was still awake and smiling at him.

“And how is dearest Armando tonight?” I asked, standing up almost at a normal pace from the kitchen island. Adrik was by my side immediately, his arms around my waist.

“He might be learning firsthand how painful broken ribs are. I tried to explain it to him, but since I really have no point of reference, I decided to show him,” Ivan said. Misha just laughed and gave him a high five.

“Squish. What does it say about me that I adore this side of you?” I said, laughing.

“It says that you’re absolutely perfect, solnishko,” Adrik said, leaning down to kiss me gently. His s*xy smirk was evident on his face.

“Meant for this shi t, gazelle,” Misha said.

“Did he have any nuggets of information tonight?” Andrei asked.

“He might have, had we given him a chance to speak,” Stephen said. “Apparently, Trino’s guys not being okay with Sephie made us all slightly

irritable.”

I looked at Stephen, surprised. “Should I not have told Trino about Martin?” Adrik pulled me back against him, his arms around my waist. He gently pressed his cheek against my neck.

“No, I think you did the right thing. Seph. We were talking about it on the way up. We were all somewhat surprised by our anger about the situation. It’s not just you that they have an issue with. They just don’t know about Misha and Andrei’s parts in it, but you did what you did when they took you and Ivan and you took all of it so they’d be protected. It’s not fair,” Stephen said. I could see he was frustrated with the situation.

“I didn’t want them to know about Misha and Andrei. That’s too much of a risk,” I said,

know. And we agree. But it still doesn’t

is that we don’t have to see them very much once they go home,” I said. “But I won’t deny how adorable I think you all are for being pi ssed off about this right

from the last time something happened before another

said.

against Adrik, looking at all the guys. Viktor, Ivan, and Stephen were clearly frustrated with Trino’s guys. Misha and Andrei were a mix of frustrated with a splash of worry. I could feel Adrik’s anger at the thought of Trino’s guys even entertaining the thought of harming me. But more than that, more than the feelings of anger I was getting from all of them, I felt their love. They were fully prepared to destroy Trino’s entire security team, ally or not, if it came to that. To make sure I was

I was still smiling at them, but I was overcome with

if it comes to it. I know a couple of you want to do it just to make a point, even if they don’t try anything.” I said, laughing. I caught Stephen and Ivan both nodding their heads like they agreed with that line of thinking: “I can feel how angry you all are,

in it, princess,” Ivan said, winking at

God, it would be so boring,” Misha said as dramatically as possible, to help lighten the mood. I couldn’t help

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seriously, saying, “you’ve given us something we never thought possible. You’ve shown us all how much better we should be. And most importantly, you’ve brought your own magic into our lives. Our world was very dark before you, solnishko. You’ve reminded us that the darkest shadows come from the brightest light. And

Adrik

Sephie and I were alone in the bedroom, she still looked thoughtful as I helped her get out of her clothes and into my thirt for the night. “You still have something on your mind, love.” I said, putting my shirt on her. She chewed on her bottom lip. I could feel her nervousness, which was unusual for her. “What is it?” I asked, putting my fingers under her chin

know how frustrated and cranky you are because we can’t have s*x,” she said.

but I can handle it until you’re

frustrated and that’s probably why Misha and Andrei keep telling me I’m extra spicy, but…” She paused like she wasn’t sure what to say. Her good hand started

“But what, love?”

She looked at me like she was unsure if I

wrapped my arms around her and held her for a few minutes. I sighed. “You’ve been acting like you felt better. I can’t feel anything from your lung, so I wrongly assumed it was better than it is.

be able to yet and you’re very good at taking my breath away,”

could look in her eyes. “I’m happy you told me, solnishko. I don’t want to hurt you and I don’t want you to end up back in the hospital. I will do a better job of controlling myself until you’re ready,” I said, leaning down to

She was almost confused by my

her bottom lip. not sure how to answer. “I will never be mad that you come to me with something that’s bothering you, Sephie. This is how relationships work. We’re

a team.”

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