Chapter Two
Axel tapped his fingers against his thigh as the car curved around the mountain road. He'd been gone for less than an hour, but he could already feel the familiar ache in his chest at Deepa's absence, like an impossible itch.
"Nervous much?" Nastya said without taking her eyes off the road.
"No," Axel spat.
"Liar."
"What the hell do they want?" Axel growled.
"Your presence was requested.”
"By who?"
"Your adorable little brother."
Axel swore under his breath.
"Come on. It's not that bad.” She pulled up to the main gate. “Why not try and play nice for once."
Axel rolled his eyes, but got out of the car, following his sister down the pathway to the mansion. They passed well-manicured gardens and expensive cars, coming to a halt in front of a large stone building.
Nastya typed the code into the door, which buzzed open with a click.
The inside hadn't changed since his dramatic exit. Still huge and overbearing, with more rooms than anyone could need. The walls were painted a sterile white, and cheap chandeliers hung overhead.
"He's waiting in his office." Nastya strode ahead of him, her high heels clacking on the tiled floor.
Axel followed behind, familiar knots of anxiety in his stomach. He hated this place. It felt like a cage.
Nastya pushed open the door to his brother's office, only to unveil a pretty blond woman bent over the wooden desk, her skirt pushed up to her waist as his brother thrust into her from behind.
The large man's face was screwed up in ecstasy as his cock plunged into the woman, over and over, his balls slapping against her thighs, her breathy moans echoing through the room.
"Fucking hell," Axel swore, quickly turning away, but Nastya didn't even flinch, looking over the scene with a grin on her face.
She fucking planned this, Axel thought to himself.
Nastya loved to think of ways to psychologically mess with him.
"Looks like fun," Nastya whispered dangerously close to Axel's ear. "Maybe I'll join in? I heard that Bethany tastes delicious."
Axel blanched. Nastya and his brother weren't related by blood, but he still found any intimacy between them disgusting, and Nastya knew it.
The screams intensified until they reached a fevered pitch, finally dying down into pants and whimpers.
Axel took the opportunity to escape, quickly slipping out the door.
"I'm done," he spat, keeping his eyes locked on the ground.
"What's wrong?" Nastya teased, poking Axel in the ribs. "Feeling left out?"
Axel clenched his fists. "Shut up."
"Aw, did you want a turn?" Nastya cooed. "Maybe she likes having both holes filled at once."
"Fuck off," Axel growled.
Nastya smiled, her eyes twinkling.
Axel was about to scream at her, when the office door opened and the blond woman emerged, reeking of his younger brother.
"Good morning, Axel," Bethany said brightly. "Have you been well?"
"Yeah, great," Axel muttered, refusing to meet her gaze.
"You're being rude," Nastya scolded, giving his ear a sharp tug.
Axel jerked away from Nastya.
"I'm so happy that he could see me." Bethany grinned. "Everyone says that his babies are the strongest in the clan."
"They're not wrong," Nastya said. "He's the only man around here with a working dick."
Axel scowled.
"I'd better be off." Bethany leaned in to kiss Nastya's cheek. "But I'll be back soon. The doctor said that it's best to do it a few times while I'm still ovulating."
"Can't wait," Nastya said.
"Bye, Axel." Bethany gave a small wave before heading down the hall.
"Bye," Axel murmured.
Nastya curiously raised an eyebrow. "Aren't you going to chase after her and beg her to let you be her personal sperm bank?"
"Just shut the fuck up," Axel hissed.
"Don't be so defensive," Nastya teased. “I'm just wondering why you don't seem as interested in Bethany as before."
"I'm not interested," Axel growled.
"Is there someone else?"
"No."
Nastya frowned, studying him carefully. It was painful when she was talking, but Axel had learned that Nastya was more dangerous when she had time to plot.
"Let's just go," Axel muttered, wanting to end the conversation before she began asking more questions.
"Fine." She stepped inside the office and Axel followed, keeping his gaze on the floor.
His brother was readjusting his belt, face emotionless, like they hadn't just walked in on him fucking Bethany. His black hair was disheveled and his pale skin flushed. He and Axel had the same deep blue eyes, something that they had inherited from their shitty father.
"Axel." His brother’s voice was a low rumble. "How nice of you to finally join us again."
"What do you want?" Axel growled.
His brother sat down at the desk, gesturing for Axel to take a seat. "I was informed of your little attack. Two Infection Control agents right outside a bar full of more. Almost like you didn't give a shit about getting caught."
"You know me," Axel replied. "Always looking for a fight."
His brother's lips twisted into a thin smile. "So, since you seem so keen on turning humans, I think that it's only fitting that you lead our next attack."
Axel felt his stomach drop.
"It will be your responsibility to ensure that the targets are either terminated or turned."
"But-"
"You leave tomorrow. Don't disappoint."
Axel was about to reply when Nastya pressed a finger to her lips.
It was enough to send a clear message.
Do what you're told, or face the consequences.