MARKED BY MY STEPBROTHER

CHAPTER SIX

Sophie's POV

My hand flew straight to my stomach, as if that gesture could protect whatever might be growing inside of me. The word “pregnant” sounded in my head like the recoil of a gun.

“No...” was what I whispered.

Victor smile wide. It looked cold and he looked satisfied with my reaction. “The mating bond works fast with Luna blood, especially during an almost full moon. You two have been rutting like animals since last night. Did you really think you could hide it from me?”

Damon was definitely angry as he forced himself to his feet despite the silver gas still burning his lungs. And the look in his eyes seemed like he was about to commit murder. “Touch her and I’ll rip your throat out, old man.”

Victor raised the weapon and aimed it directly at Damon’s chest. “Always so dramatic. You were supposed to seduce her, claim her, and deliver her power to the pack. Not fall in love with your stepsister like a lovesick pup.”

Oops.

My claws were still a bit out, and I could feel something inside me, something furious, waking up.

“Let him go,” I said, my voice a bit more composed than I felt. “If you want my blood so badly, take it. But leave Damon alone.”

Victor laughed. “How noble. But that’s not how this works, Sophie. I need you both alive for now. You to breed strong heirs, and him to keep you in an agreeable manner.” He gestured to his men. “Take them to the ritual chamber. The Blood Moon is only three nights away. We’ll complete the bonding ceremony properly.”

Two of the armed men moved toward us. Damon went at then, still weak but still deadly anyway. The first guard hit the wall as Damon slammed into him. I didn't just stay still, I slashed at the second man’s arm with my claws, and rewarded him with a deep gash. He howled in pain.

“Run, Sophie!” Damon shouted.

I grabbed his hand and we fled down the hallway of the basement. Alarms went louder as red lights flashed everywhere. Behind us, Victor was barking out orders.

We burst through a hidden door Damon kicked open, revealing the tunnel he’d mentioned earlier. The walls were rough, lit only by dim emergency lights. We ran deeper underground.

My body was feeling a lot of things. Fear, adrenaline, and the one between my legs where Damon had been inside me just minutes ago. His c*m still leaked down my thighs with every step, a filthy reminder of what we had done.

We rounded a corner and Damon suddenly pulled me into a small alcove, pressing my back against the cold stone wall. His big body covered mine completely.

“Listen to me,” he panted, his voice rough. His hand slid down to cup my p***y through my jeans. “If we get separated, you head north through the tunnels. There’s an exit near the old moon pool.”

“I’m not leaving you,” I told him.

His forehead pressed against mine. And even though he was covered in blood and sweat, he still smelled intoxicating. Was something wrong with me or was I in love? “You have to. You’re carrying my pup now. Our pup. I can smell it on you.”

Good lawd. Part of me wanted to deny it, but my body knew that it wasn't far from the truth.

Damon’s fingers rubbed me through the fabric, and I nearly cried out. “f**k, you’re still so wet. Still dripping with me.”

“Damon, not now,” I moaned, even as I rolled my hips against his hand.

“I need to mark you deeper,” he growled, nipping at my neck. “Before they find us.”

He spun me around, pressing my chest against the wall. So roughly, he yanked my jeans and panties down to my knees. I heard his zipper, and then his thick, hard c**k was pushing back inside me from behind.

I cried out, the sound echoing through the tunnel.

He f****d me hard and fast, one hand covering my mouth while the other gripped my hip. The wet slap of skin on skin was very audible. His knot was already swelling, stretching me wider with every thrust.

“Gonna fill you again,” he grunted against my ear. “Breed you so full they’ll never be able to take you from me.”

I suddenly came, my p***y clenching hard around him as stars appeared behind my eyes. Damon followed right after, burying himself deep as his knot locked us together. I felt the warmth of his c*m flood me again, so much it overflowed and ran down my legs.

We stayed like that, panting in the darkness, his arms wrapped around me.

The sound of footsteps approaching spoiled the moment.

Damon cursed and carefully pulled out, quickly helping me back into my clothes. His knot hadn’t gone down fully, and I could feel his c*m soaking through my panties.

We started running again, but the footsteps were getting closer. A lot of them.

At the end of the tunnel, we reached a heavy metal door. Damon shoved it open. On the other side, was a hidden cave. The light which entered here was blue and it came from a natural opening above, the moon pool he’d mentioned.

But we weren’t alone.

Five wolves were already waiting for us in the cave. There men didn't belong to Victor’s. These were different, they had red in their eyes.

“Shadow Pack,” Damon said, pushing me behind him again.

The largest one shifted into a tall, scarred man who seemed very proud of his cruel smile. “Well, well. The Alpha and his forbidden Luna w***e. Victor sends his regards.”

That was his introduction before they attacked. Felt like some sort of signal he had arranged beforehand.

Damon shifted, the big black wolf roaring as he met them head-on. I tried to summon my claws again, but the power didn't come to me.

I watched in horror as two wolves pinned Damon down. The leader approached me slowly, looking at me from head to toe.

“Such a pretty little thing,” he purred. “I wonder if you’ll scream as nicely for me as you did for your stepbrother back there.”

This guy made me angry and the power inside of me finally came alive. My vision went sharp and my claws came out fully. This time, I grew fur the color of gold.

I launched myself at him, screaming like a banshee.

The moment we collided, I slashed and fought like a wild animal. But he was stronger. He grabbed me by the throat and slammed me against the cave wall.

The impact made me see black for a moment. And through the haze, I saw Damon struggling desperately, bloodied and snarling, trying to reach me.

The Shadow Pack leader leaned in close, his breath hot against my ear.

“Time to see what that Luna blood really tastes like...”

Before he could finish his sentence , more wolves entered into the cave, but these ones I could tell that they were Victor’s pack.

I thought they were friends but that thought died in my head as they clashed as rivals. The leader holding me was distracted for a split second and I took the chance to drive my claws straight into his side.

He roared in pain and dropped me.

I hit the ground hard, almost blacking out. Damon broke free and limped toward me, still in wolf form, blood streaking from multiple wounds.

"Excellent," Victor said triumphantly as he stepped out from the tunnel, flanked by even more wolves. "Now the real ritual can begin.”

Damon shifted back to human, and collapsed beside me, barely conscious.

Victor raised his hand, and silver chains came from hidden mechanisms in the cave walls, and wrapped around both of us.

“Welcome to your new destiny, Sophie,” Victor said . “By the time the Blood Moon rises, you will belong to the pack completely, whether you want to or not.”

As the chains tightened and darkness tried to take over my consciousness, I felt a tiny spark of life deep inside my belly.