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Sephie
“How so?” Stephen asked.
“So like with me and Andrei – we’re both sides of the same coin, if you will. He can see good; I can see evil. I think it’s the same with you and Boss, just to a higher level. You save the soul; he destroys it,” Ivan said.
It was suddenly starting to make sense in my head. “Lena told me that when the demon takes over a person, the soul basically dies. But I don’t think a soul can actually die. What I think she meant was that the demon takes over that soul and uses it in multiple lifetimes. That’s why it’s so difficult for someone to get rid of a demon once they have it. Just like us, they become connected to their demon. Bond with it, if you will. Except, unlike us, the demon is running things. And not in a good way. You’re what stops that cycle,” I said, looking at Stephen.
“The deal that Martin and Ricardo made must solidify that connection so completely that nothing can break it, which is why Boss is needed,” Ivan said.
Stephen was quiet for a few moments. It was clear that he was struggling, but both Ivan and I knew enough to let him think through his thoughts and not push him to share more than he was ready to. He finally looked up at both of us. “I know. I’ve thought about all this before. It’s not actually performance anxiety like I said it was. I’m struggling with believing I’m the good side of the coin.”
The sharp pain I felt through my chest was not enough to keep me from quickly moving to Stephen’s side. His arm circled my shoulders as he pulled me into his death grip while he worked to get himself under control. Ivan could feel his pain through me and it was enough that his anger made a brief appearance at what Stephen had been through in life.
“Tell me you’re okay or I’m coming out there,” I heard Adrik tell me and Ivan.
All good. Stephen needed this more than I thought he did. I love you for checking,” I responded. He didn’t say another word, but I felt the pull in my chest that let me know how much he loved me. It was a welcome relief from the pain of Stephen’s past.
Ivan quietly got up and moved to the other side of me so that we were all sitting together, leaning against the long ago fallen tree. “Don’t want you to get cold while we hash this out,” he said, sending low levels of anger my way just to stoke the fire.
Before I could say anything, Ivan spoke. “I sometimes wonder if evil from women isn’t harder to comprehend than evil from men. Everyone almost expects it from men, so no one is really surprised when a guy turns out to be evil. But women are the mothers of the world. The protectors. The healers. The nurturers. It’s so much harder to take when a woman is evil.” He picked up a nearby rock and chucked it into the lake. “When I was at the facility, there was only one nurse that was ever nice to me. The rest of them were just as mean as the doctors. That was almost harder to take than the doctors.”
“Women are…complicated. Even for me,” I said. “It’s why I have such a terrible track record with seeing who they really are. Tori and Giana both got past me. It was a hard lesson for me to learn to not give any special passes just because they’re chicks. Giana was much more of a special circumstance, but even still, she’s still a bitch for the way she handled most of what happened. It’s always been that way for me. Girls have always been worse to me than men, which is saying quite a lot for this punching bag.”
Ivan chuckled. “You have been a punching bag, princess. I shouldn’t laugh at that, but that’s funny.”
“No, you can laugh. Inappropriate humor will always win.”
Even Stephen chuckled. “The three of us might all be punching bags, if you think about it.”
Ivan laughed a little louder. “Maybe that’s why I found it funny. Punching bag recognizes punching bag.”
“Seph’s right though. Women are complicated. Ivan’s right, too. It’s always harder to take when evil comes from women. Until I met you guys, I’d only told maybe one or two people about my sisters. They were both people I trusted. I thought they would believe me. I was wrong both times. They couldn’t believe that my sisters would be that cruel.”
“What if the demons that Ricardo and Martin made deals with are female demons?” Ivan said, trying to lighten the mood. “I think we just solved that mystery.” He was very confident in his hypothesis. Both Stephen and I couldn’t contain our laughter,
“I know I’ve told you before, but your sisters were wrong about everything they said to you, Stephen. I also know that it’s difficult to kick them out of your head for good, so I’ll be here to argue with you anytime you start listening to them again,” I said, once the laughter died down.
Stephen squeezed my shoulders a little tighter. “It’s so weird for me to have people that care about me. I mean, there’s Vlad. He cares. But mostly because I’m his enabler and I recognize that he’s always been ahead of his time when it comes to problem–solving. I mean, his solution for the poor people of the village has yet to
be improved upon.”
“That one was hard for me to get used to as well,” Ivan said. “It still doesn’t feel real some days. If I couldn’t feel it from the princess, I would have a harder time believing it.”
Stephen chuckled. “Glad I’m not the only one.”
“Really?” I asked Ivan.
“Really. I never really thought about it until just now, but being able to feel what you feel helps me believe all of this is real. I would have convinced myself it was all a dream or all of it was fake by now if I wasn’t getting constant reminders through you of how much we all care about each other. So, you see, princess, the connection you have to all of us is not a hinderance in any way,” Ivan said.
me,
“I completely agree with Ivan,” Stephen said. “I could see it happening to the Wonder Twins because they connected to you first, but I still didn’t believe it was real until I felt it myself. Of course, I still have times where I fight myself. There’s still that part of me that believes everything my sisters would tell but then I feel Seph’s joy when she sees one of us.” He turned to look at me, a sweet smile on his face. “Or the love that just drips off you when you see Boss after he’s out of your sight for like 30 seconds. It’s one of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen. Or felt,” he said. I giggled. It really was that bad.
“I want you all to find that special someone that makes everyone else want to puke because you’re so f*cking adorable.”
“We will. Even though you don’t think you are, you’re helping us with that too. If any of us were to meet that someone right now, it wouldn’t work. We wouldn’t be ready. You wouldn’t have been ready to meet your goddamn prince if it would’ve happened three years earlier. It will happen exactly when it’s meant to happen,” Ivan said.
“Squish. You’re so wise,” I said, leaning my shoulder into his.
“We’re like the council of elders right here. Once the city is back to normal, we’ll preside over petty squabbles between the people,” Stephen said.
“I feel like you have experience with this already. How many feuds over goats have you settled in your 900 years?” I asked, trying to sound serious.
“Countless. Sheep and cows, too. Livestock was a hot topic a few hundred years ago.”
We stayed at the lake for a few hours; until our asses got sore from sitting on the ground. Stephen was much lighter after talking things through with me and Ivan. Hell, I was much lighter from talking things through with the two of them.
Ivan offered to be my legs for the walk back to the house. I’d trained them all quite well by this point. They all knew I didn’t walk back to the house. I felt a little guilty that they all spoiled me.
It lasted at least five seconds before I readily hopped on his back.
Stephen inhaled deeply as we started back toward the house. “I understand why Andrei and Misha won’t shut up about coming here.”
I laughed. “This place is magic.”
Ivan squeezed my legs as we walked. “Magic that we were all blind to until you came into our lives,” he said, sending me a little of his fire, knowing I would always appreciate it. I hugged his neck a little tighter.
I spent the rest of the walk back to the house completely lost in my own thoughts. Adrik was right when he said this entire situation was easier because we had each other. That extended to the guys too. I couldn’t imagine my life without them. I couldn’t imagine feeling this confident knowing what we’re facing without every single one of them.
We were an unconventional family, but we were a family. We were all willing to die trying to protect it.
Is this really the end or will there be more and is there a release date if they’ll be more?
Please say this isn’t really the end!
Addicting read! Love it, i hope hat New chapters will Come soon!
Love this story! Please tell us this is not the end!
I don’t think this is the end! The Author is still working on this
Fantastic reading I really love this story so far , can’t wait for more chapters .
Amazing story so far… thank you so much for this…
Love the character development and building story of this book!
Look forward to the next chapter but creativity can’t be rushed😊
IN LOVE ! I’m addicted , I really hope someone reaches out to you to have this published. I NEED this is book form to keep it for eternity, definitely one that I could read over and over. On a side note I hope everyone starts to be respectful when you update and when you don’t. You have a life of your own that doesn’t cater to the needs of the internet.
I’m in love with this novel & all the characters, can’t wait for new chapters to he released!! 😍
honestly, this writing is so much better than most of the New York bustling novels. I really really hope that you get to publish or even somebody makes a movie out of it thoroughly enjoying this novel. I’m so glad I got my hands on it.
I have really enjoyed reading this book. You are an amazing author. I can’t wait to read the next chapters. 💜💜💜💜
Such a great book. Well written with amazing characters beautifully described. Can’t wait to read the rest when it’s released
Thank you for a wonderful read ❤️ , i love reading and this book has captivated me from the start. Can’t wait to read the rest of it. Amazing author 😍
I’m so glad for a break. Knowing that the author is still working on the next chapters helps me catch up with my other obsessions. Heehee.
Love the book ! Is there any way to be notified when the next bit comes?
I’m addicted to this book! Absolutely in love! Is there any way to be notified when the new chapters come out or should I just check every 10 seconds? 🤣
Oh my goodness this was the most thrilling book I have read in a long time. Suspense, drama, action, quirky, funny, mysterious reading. I loved the characters I hope there is sequels for all the guys that intertwine with the original.
I am sad that it has ended, but it a great work of art that needs to be recognized.
I love it in paper format.
Thank you for hard work.
Sherry
I look forward to reading more.
I literally couldn’t put it down to get anything else done sometimes.
This is one of the best books I’ve ever read. I hope this isn’t the end but even if it is it was beautifully written ❤️
Please take your time but please don’t end this story yet it’s fine we know there are so many things going on in one’s life and you too might not want to end this story… We can wait for the next chapter or season but please don’t end this story like this. Please take your time and just don’t end this please
Great book! Its addictive, cant wait to read the nest chapter. Im sure its gna be awsome. Dont stress about what other ppl say you do u at ur own pace. Well be waiting and hold thumbs 👍 for u.
I am absolutely in love with this story! It is so interesting and I love being able to connect more and more with every character as the story progresses.
While I hope this is not the end, I am so glad I got to enjoy this wonderful story if it is. If it is not the end, I am excited to see how the story continues. Take your time, and enjoy the process of creating your master piece. You have a life of your own out there and We can wait in the mean time. ❤
Absolutely fantastic book! You’re a very gifted author! Can’t wait to read more!
Is it being posted somewhere else? I don’t think I can wait anymore 😭
You’re story is so great and I cannot believe I’m in chapter 514 and still dying for more story. Usually after 200 or so chapters it’s repetitive and I give up. Not this. You’re an amazing author and thank you for your continued hard work on this.
I started reading this book and could not put it down, the characters, the action, the drama, it’s one of the greatest books I’ve read in a while. I’m so in love with Misha, Ivan, and Andrei, it’s not even funny. I love all the guys but those three especially stole my heart. I can’t wait to see what girl the end up with and how they work with the group. Honestly, I know an ending is coming and it probably won’t be written about but a girl can hope. I truly don’t want this story to ever end even though I know it has to like every other good book so I just wanna say thank you for giving me this small gift I didn’t know I needed.
Am addicted to this book I haven’t put my phone down in weeks, I truly hope the author makes a hard copy or kindle for that matter so I can read this over and over again.
The wait is going to kill me but I know it will be worth it.
I’d like to thank the author for give me many giggles am a sucker for the humour.
Any idea when more chapters will be available? I can’t wait!!!
Nicely written.. it teaches you a valuable life lesson as well if you will look in that light. How your choice shape your life, how to use your demon to do good for you..ho to live a balanced life.
I don’t think it’s an end to this story, and I am waiting eagerly for next release.
However even after completing it to chapter 514.
I still feel to read it again, in hope to find some more insight. Great work God bless you.
Wow 🤯 its been so long since the last time a book had me hooked like this. Its wonderful! Is it wrong of me to imagine Adrik as tattooed Henry Cavill? 🤣
This book is amazing can you pls publish it out for the whole world to read pls
Loved reading this book so far- well done for creating so much magic! Totally immersed in their story. I will miss them until you can create more chapters. Thankyou for the past 514!!
I love this book!! I can’t believe I’ve been able to read this in just over a week, I beg and pray for more chapters, I haven’t been able to find a good book for years. I can’t wait for the next chapters ❤️ is there any way to be updated?
Can not wait till the author updates the book!
Do we know if the author has put any more updates on yet
first time to comment i have gotten hooked on this book, absolutely love it will there be more??
I am enjoying this book and can’t wait to see what’s next. You are doing a great job. Keep up the good work with all you are doing.
Germany can’t wait to read more aswell. Love the story
I couldn’t stop reading! You did a great job writing this book!!! Congratulations and I can’t wait for more to come out. Thank you for writing this book it was amazing.
Can’t wait for the next chapter 🥰
Probably redundant BUT this story is amazing!!! I have not put it down. Obsessed is not a strong enough word. The growth of the characters phenomenal. You have a gift for drawing your reader in and holding on to them. I would love to have it in book. But not my decision. Lol. I will just keep reading it over again as you do your amazing you!!
Are there more books you have written? I would love to check them out
Absolutely incredible story line. Love it and I did binge read it..
I am sucked in. I read this book day and night, never tired from it. Thank you for such an amazing read, would love to read more of your work .🔥🙏🏾
Please say you’ll publish!! I NEED this in paper on my book shelf!!!
I just finished reading this for the 3rd time now, and yes back to back. I need mooore
Amazing story! And just like all of the other comments, thank you! I would stay up late each night reading this! I hope there’s more to come and would love to have stories about the rest of the “family” and how their partners will work with the main group! I love Stephen’s humor and Misha’s mischievous acts. Each of the guys are so special! Sophie and Adrik are phenomenal together and Ivan and Andrei with their quiet strength are amazing! And we have to see Papa Bear go all in and get his other half back. Thank you for bringing all the characters to life!
This book kinda took over my life, lol. I love it! Thank for the break, now to see if anything else I read can compare..lol
Patiently waiting for more….
I love this story so much, I’ve barely put it down since starting it less than 6 days ago. I’ve stayed up far too late into the night, have a splitting headache from looking at the screen for so long, but this story is so worth it!! So good. So good. Can’t wait for the next installment!
Wow!!! I could not put this down!!! I hope you start publishing books as well. You are an amazing writer!!!
Thank you so much for sharing your stories!!!
This was one of the greatest books I have read. Wonderful story line and great character development I could picture every single one easily and the house by the lake and the penthouse even Vinny’s.
Please ignore bad comments, please don’t end this book or at least make a series. there is so much to build on. Enough for several books since we are so attached to all the characters; from the main characters to all.the supporting characters. Even a prequel of Sophie and Adrik story before they met.
Can’t wait to read more from you, keep up the fantastic writing.
I just have to say thank you! I’ve had a lot going on and this book has been a very welcomed escape. The comedic relief has been so well written. Please ignore any negative feedback or impatient people. More people than not understand that you have a life outside of writing and are happy to wait for updates even if it kills us lol. I absolutely love this book please never stop. Do you have other books? If this ever comes to print I would love to be added to any email list you might have! Thank you again and enjoy your passion it’s absolutely beautiful.
I think a series would be better than a movie……
This is one of the best books that I have ever read. I am addicted and need more! Please continue writing.
I have been reading since I was very young. You’re writing had me searching everywhere possible to read this book. (No offense intended) but the chapter by chapter apps seem to put pressure on art that should form when the artist is good with it. You definitely have a skill set I got lost in. Please continue in your journey and I will absolutely purchase every book starting with this one.
My apologies for locating this book on a site that wouldn’t cost over $120 to read in its entirety.
So ready to honestly see the rest of this book when it does get posted even new chapter read the 514 that there is posted within a week. While dealing with my 5 kids great escape!
In love with this book… Author I salute you for your creativity … For me this is the best book I ever read till now. I wish to see this in movie form as well .. Now even the movie will be blockbuster movie of the year for sure…. Thank you Author for your hardwork and giving us the best book to read … It’s sooooo addictive that I wish to read it again and again. Stay healthy don’t tired yourself Author… Bless You.
I have barely slept the past couple days I was that engrossed in this story… and had to share it with friends of mine that I knew would appreciate it!
Whilst i am beyond excited to see what happens next, I don’t want to put any pressure on you to out another chapter up… your writing is transcendent and I know when you are ready you will release a masterpiece like you have so far
This book is amazing!! I’ve spent the last 4 days reading it from the start! So invested in the story! I’m disappointed it’s stopped at the moment but glad it stopped where it has! Hoping that’s not the end! But I don’t think it is! The story isn’t finished we still don’t know what happens to Sal, Martin or Ricardo! I’m dying to know!! Can’t wait for more!!
Beautiful piece… I hope it’s not the end, would love to know the end of Martin lol and everyone, looking forward to more pieces
I’m still waiting for the update. I’ve been waiting for at least 3 weeks. Do we know when there will be a update.
I’m still waiting for the update. I’ve been waiting for at least 3 weeks. Do we know when there will be a update. I’m frothing at the mouth to finish this story
Great book. Hopefully I’ll dream where it goes while hoping for more chapters!
Absolutely love this book, have not stopped reading it over the last week. So hoping the author will continue the story , they have great talent and story telling. Here’s hoping the wait isn’t too long. Xx
Haven’t read a book in years….but one chapter and I was legit hooked! Such brilliant writing! It’s so compelling, addictive almost. I am looking forward to continuing to follow their story and to find out what happens next.
I have been waiting since June for an update does anyone know if the author is going to continue this book?
Check the author’s instagram page for details on this story!
RJ Kane,
What’s the craic? Please do take a bow…. I love everything about this book. You have a supreme talent for telling a story that plays a movie in my head. The characters are so well developed and defined and unlocking new levels all the time. I do hope this book just continues to grow and grow into a library of stories about these characters. It’s very much the never want to put it down, mad to get back to my book kind of read. Thank you for the magic.
Could you share the update? I’m not able to locate the authors instagram for some reason.
Please tell me there more – even my husband is waiting for an update to the story that I haven’t put down
Love this book very addicting and it be so good if they made this into a movie lol
I have absolutely loved this book so far. I know you are still planning on finishing it. And for the record. I cannot wait. Happy writing. You are giving people a gift with these books ❤️
Great read! I’m obsessed! What’s his Instagram? Can’t wait!
I absolutely loved this. Would love to find out what happens with Martin,Sal, and Ricardo. Can’t wait for an update. Your writing had me unable to stop reading. Love it!!
This novel is amazing, I would happily read another 100 chapters, it’s so captivating, …. it transport you to another dimension, it’s like you’re in the story with the rest of the characters….❤️
Can you make this a movie ? 10/10 would watch !!!!! It’s like all of my favorite genres combined , just waiting for the epic battle and triumph ❤️ (but please don’t kill any of the main characters . I don’t think my heart could handle it!)
I cannot wait for the rest of this book. I finished it so long ago and I still check in for any updates. You did an amazing job!
I’m so completely addicted and in love with this story. It grabbed my attention immediately and it just keeps getting better and better the more I read. I haven’t been able to put it down. The author is phenomenal and has such a way with character/story development, I can’t wait to see how this progresses. I really hope this gets published so I can purchase and continue reading over and over. ❤️ well done
LOVING this book. I’m sorry people are rude about updates. Please don’t ever stop though. I will patiently wait for more. You are a great writer. Thank you so much for you time and efforts.
So am i! Love the book and will patiently wait for the rest of the story, its worth the wait!
Really hoping this isn’t the end! Patiently waiting for more!!!
Wow, I just loved it. I am so excited for the next chapters, greetings from Germany.
I just check and per the book site the novel is composed of 514 chapters. I’m taking it there will be no more. So I guess like everyone else, it was a cliffhangers
I love this book so muck please please continue i hope the story isnt over, ive done nothing for the past 3 days but read im absolutely hooked i look forward to the rest. Please keep going, and please publish i would gladly purchase the entire series on hardcopy. I love this so much will continue to check back for more!!
To anyone wondering it will be published as books soon so that’s why there’s no more updates here. You can follow the authors Instagram rj_kane for updates on the publishing
Never had a story so captivating as this since salvatore. Glad to have stumbled on to this and love for the author on their abilities to write so well on different perspectives and describing things that just make sense so we can add our own vision to what things look like. Can’t wait for the next chapter
You can follow updates about the book here
https://instagram.com/rj_kane?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
It’s really great reading this book. It’s characters are amazing the way they all get along is unusual but perfect the author keeps Us in suspense waiting for the next chapter to come out when the author has time to write it. I look forward to reading the book as you complete your book. You’re doing an absolutely amazing job.
I read this book on another website and there were 548 chapters to it. I had to delete it because the website was unsafe. I’ve been trying to find another website with it so I can read it again.
There’s still the outcome of the battle with Sal, Martin and Ricardo. Sal tries to do more evil to Sephie but doesn’t succeed. Neither does Martin and Ricardo.
I hope the other chapters get added to this one. Also, I think there needs to be another book with Sephie and Adrik wedding along with the guys possibly find their women or guy for Stephen.
I love this author.
Best book I’ve ever read. Thank you. And good luck to you with what you are dealing with.
Will there be another update coming soon?😍 I absolutely LOVED this story! So hooked!
I was addicted this book. Live it! Has anyone found the chapters up to 548 as mentioned in an earlier post in this string? If so, will you share? Love the characters and storyline.
Commenting from 2024. Is there any update or completion of this story?
Thanks!
Absolutely love this book.
I paid over $100 on another site to read, but that wasn’t even all of it.
I’m hopeful the author decides to finish the story. Please publish somewhere we can purchase the actual book. This is definitely a re-read.
Please tell me u have more chapters coming out!!!! I love this book.
He has said stopped updating on apps. He has published the 1st book, the links on his instagram