King of the Underworld by RJ Kane

King of the Underworld

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Sephir

As I walked to the door, I quickly updated the guys on my conversation. Ivan grinned as he got up and went to Adrik’s bathroom to take his contacts out. I could feel the excitement from all of them. They were looking forward to the shock they were about to deliver.

When I returned to the couch, Adrik stood up, pulling me with him to the bathroom. We walked in as Ivan walked out. It took just a minute to take our contacts out and then we sat down with everyone once again. Since Misha’s eyes had only changed once so far, he hadn’t gotten contacts yet.

Andrei quietly leaned over and explained what was happening to Viktor, in Russian, so Chris, who was sitting close by, wouldn’t understand.

As Adrik pulled me back into his lap, he said, “it started with Sephie and her ability to know things she shouldn’t necessarily know. Not just the conversations in Italian. She knew details about the other bosses that most people would’ve missed. Over time, that ability grew. She started reading my mind very early on in our relationship, as well as all of the guys. It seemed like the stronger the connection got with her, the more she was able to do. Then Misha’s ability to see the outcome of a plan morphed into being able to see you under attack the night the Mexicans came for you. One by one, we’ve each discovered a gift, if you will, that we have that nobody else does. It sounds somewhat crazy, but you’ve seen the result of it several * times now.”

“It’s why I’m sitting here right now, Jefe,” Trino said.

“It is, but it’s much more than just that,” Adrik said. He squeezed me just a little tighter, glancing at Ivan. “Martin and Ricardo have both made deals to get further ahead in this lifetime.”

“What kind of deal?” Trino asked.

“Deals that have eternal consequences,” I said. I knew my eyes had switched to black without needing to see anyone else’s. I saw the surprise on Trino’s face, followed quickly by the sheer terror as he looked at Adrik and Ivari’s black eves. I glanced over at Misha. His eyes now changed with ours as well.

“Misha, you’re going to need contacts now, too. Yours are already changing with ours,”I told him.

laughing my head. How he managed to keep a straight face,

“I knew Miha’s eyes changed, but I had no idea the rest of you could do it. I also don’t know what it means. I just know

a good life choice,” Gus said, his eyes still the

both made deals with very powerful demons.

because you’re not ready for it. He is the true King of the Underworld now,” I said. I could see Trino’s color drain

back at Trino. “That’s not even the scariest color, Trino, She’s got others that are much more disturbing.” The way he said it made

a few moments. Finally, be composed himself enough to

Trino. We didn’t leave much out. He now knew about Armando. He knew of the end game for Martin and Ricardo, as well as

became quite curious about how it all worked. I ended up showing him what Andrei could see, as well as what Ivan could see. We showed him what it looked like when Viktor

when I first met her. I had no idea how accurate that was,”

his head. “I wish my abuela was here. She would be so excited

an abuela “Misha

I told

I’m trilingual now.”he responded.

for us to take in, even. It hasn’t abrays been easy, but we’ve had help along the way. The demons that Martin and Ricardo made deals with are very old and very powerful. They could wreak a tremendous amount of have if they’re allowed to remain for much longer. It might seem like Martin is fighting a losing battle right now, but I wouldn’t put it past him

loudly. “After knowing this, I would be a foot to not remain loyal, And not just

him my ring as I cleared my throat. “Future wife, thank you very much.”

a closer look. “Dios

training to compensate,” Andrei said, very

perfect. Congratulations.” He leaned in closer, saying quietly in Italian, “I might need the number for that jeweler sooner rather than later.” He winked at me as he went to sit back down