King of the Underworld by RJ Kane

King of the Underworld

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We finally made it upstairs around 2 am. Both Sephie and I were exhausted.

“While I know it needed to happen, I would’ve preferred to end the conversation like two hours ago,” Sephie said. “How does he stay up so late and still have so much energy?”

I laughed. “I can almost guarantee that he does not get up anywhere close to the same time we do, solnishko.” I watched her climb in bed and joined her after turning off the lights. As she laid across my chest in her favorite spot, I asked, “you still have a good feeling about everyone that was here?”

“Mmm hmm. I do want to know why Stephen brought up the Mexicans again though. I’m not sure what he was thinking, but I know he had a reason. I try to refrain from fishing with him as much as possible, Viktor too.” She paused, then giggled. “We also need to have a talk about how in love Keith is with Stephen still. Not sure how much time Stephen is spending with Keith anymore, but Keith is still very infatuated with him.”

“Stephen’s changed since he figured out his gift. He’s not so shy anymore. He’s got a quiet confidence to him that’s really evident now. I’m sure Keith has noticed. He probably finds it very attractive,” I said, running my hands over her back and through her hair.

“He is a s*xy beast now. You’re right,” she said, snuggling into me more. I could feel her happiness and contentment. It made me feel the same. Even though we were facing the biggest hurdle we likely ever would, I was finding myself enjoying every single moment with her.

When I woke the next morning, Sephie was just starting to stir next to me. Neither one of us had thought to close the blinds the night before so we could sleep a little longer. I was surprised that she woke up at all. I expected her to sleep in, but she lifted her head, resting her chin on my chest.

“Good morning. I think,” she said. She was still very sleepy, which made her a thousand times more adorable. She was so sleepy she didn’t catch me trying not to laugh at her struggling to wake up.

to sleep, love. I know you’re still tired,” I said. “I’m still tired too.”

fair that you have to get up and I don’t, though. Feels rude,” she said, tolling over to stretch beside me. “What kind of day do you have today?” she asked as she yawned, stretching her

off, but I want to get it off my mind. It’s kind

still not convinced we made the wrong decision before, but I think we can find out more now. Do you want me to make Viktor schedule a nap for you this afternoon?” she

onto her back. “Only if you take a nap with me. I wouldn’t say no to that,” I said,

extra needy when it comes to you lately. Like I don’t want to be any farther apart from you

just as well when we’re apart as I can when we’re in the same room now, so it’s almost like we’re never really apart. But I still want you with me at all times.

“There is that meeting with everyone on the building project at the end of the week that I must attend now. And if I have to sit through

love

laughed as she threw my shirt she’d worn to bed at my head. “See? F**kery,”

until she was pulling her shirt over her head and grabbed her, picking her up. “I love your f**kery, Sephie. I would never deny the world such a thing.” I said as I carried her out of the closet with me. She giggled as she tried to finish

set her down so she could finish putting her shirt on before we walked out to the kitchen. We both knew that the guys were waiting on us already. She was still grinning at me as she straightened her shirt. When I went to open the bedroom door, she

f**kery. It abounds,” she said, wrapping her arms around my neck

just as tired as we were when we walked into the kitchen. Andrei was already making coffee for everyone as I deposited Sephie

the counter.

him up since we all

on her face. I stood in between her legs, leaning in to kiss her. “You were right. It does abound,” 1 said, laughing

want to keep it that way. Do what you absolutely have to do today, but try to get some rest. I do want to talk to Dario tonight to get that out