King of the Underworld by RJ Kane

Chapter 225

Chapter Two Hundred Twenty-Five

Sephie

Ivan sighed. “It’s different each time, princess. Some I still regret. The first ones,” he said, knowing I would know what he was talking about.

“Why those? Those are the ones I would think you felt the least regret about, Squish. They clearly had it coming,” I said.

He thought for a minute. “Yes and no. I still think a few of them were mostly innocent. They were just in the way.”

I could tell that Misha and Stephen were curious about what we were talking about, but trying to be respectful of Ivan’s privacy. Andrei just kept a tight hold on me. Stephen looked at me, his usual serious look on his face. “It might be disturbingly easy for me, since I’m usually nowhere near my targets. I think about that sometimes and worry that I might be a serial killer.”

Misha caught my eye, trying not to laugh. I looked at Stephen, “Yoden, if I’m being honest here, we’ve all wondered about that as well.” I tried not to laugh, but I couldn’t contain it when he started laughing as well.

“I mean, I am like the textbook personality for it. Quiet, keeps to myself, never had many friends..

“Until now,” Misha said. Stephen looked at Misha, clearly surprised, Ivan and Andrei both nodded in agreement. I watched as Stephen’s cheeks flushed.

“You’re part of the family, man. You know that, right?” Andrei said.

“I mean, I guess so,” he said, still clearly surprised.

believed it until it was said out loud?” I

me, smiling. “Clearly

you get it through that giant brain. You’re family,” Ivan said. Ivan and Stephen were similar in their delivery methods. While Ivan was heavy on the intimidation factor when needed, Stephen could

believed him.

got up and moved next to Stephen. I knew he wasn’t as affectionate as the other guys, so I just hooked my arm through his. We could clearly see him actively working to keep his emotions in check. I just said quietly to him, “life

said as I curled up next to Andrei again. They all laughed at me, while Andrei

be the same though?” Misha asked. This sparked an entire debate on whether vampires could be considered serial killers. We were still heavily debating the topic

very serious about whatever you’re

I’m a vampire and then whether or not

a serial killer.”

enough to make us all erupt into a fit of laughter. Adrik looked at me, amused. “How do I already know that you’re behind

arm around me like he was protecting me. “In her defense, it started as a very serious conversation about how to cope after killing someone. We just

amusement at Andrei’s defense of me, as well as his protective arm around me. I could tell he wanted me to come to him, but I also wanted to be bratty to see how long I could make him wait,

I lasted five whole minutes before I had to move

Adrik

on my chest, but it was getting colder outside. She woke me up when she moved. I was so used

was grateful for Misha’s order to come here. It was exactly what all of us needed. We had a chance to relax over the weekend, but Sephie actually opened up and talked to all of us throughout the weekend. About everything. Past

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