Alpha's Stepsister

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"You're... what?" he asked, disbelief visible in his face.

I let out a shaky breath. I mustered the last ounce of courage I have within me and spoke those words I wished to never speak again. "I'm pregnant..."

He stumbled back, looking at me with wide eyes. His face paled as if he'd seen a ghost. My heart began to throb. It was painfully beating against my chest. My stomach churn in anxiety. My lungs began to tighten as I could hardly breathe.

I was starting to hyperventilate. This thing, this pregnancy thing is getting into my head and I can't shove it away no matter how I tried to. I'm going to be a mom. I was stupid and reckless to get knocked up like this, especially by my very own stepbrother. I was so stupid!

No, no. No one should know about this. They will judge me. My mom would definitely disown me. My schoolmates would laugh at me. I am an unmated wolf. What would they think of me if they found out I got pregnant with no mate?

Tears soaked my face as I sobbed violently. My body shook at every sob that left my mouth. I wasn't ready for this.

"Aurora..." Hearing his soft and calm voice, I lifted my gaze from the ground and looked up at him. His eyes softened as he engulfed me in a hug. I buried my face to his chest, clutching into it for dear life. I was so scared. I don't know what to do.

"P-Please, Axcel, I don't know what to do," I sobbed. "I d-don't want to get rid of the baby but I also don't want them to know. What should I do?"

"Hush, we'll figure it out, okay?"

"How?!" I pushed his chest and glared up at him. "Figure it out?! I am pregnant for goodness' sake! I am barely an adult! My mom would get angry at me!"

He shook his head, trying his best to calm me down. "I'll talk to your mom about it. For now, let's keep it to ourselves until he figures out what to do, alright? Don't worry, I won't run from the responsibility. I got you. We got this."

I began to calm down as he pulled me to a hug. I cried in his chest, scared. I don't know what awaits me as I enter this stage of my life. I am afraid and beyond terrified at the idea of being a young mom. But as Axcel engulfed me with his warmth, I started to believe that, maybe, there's still a way to get through this. I just hope that we can surpass it, otherwise I'll be doomed.

Chapter One

Why? That's the question that has been running through my head the moment our situation has sunk into my head. I've been crying all night long, thinking about the horrible things I've done in the past for me to deserve this pain I am feeling right now.

I am a total shit today. With messy hair and swollen eyes with dark bags under it. I look like someone who takes drugs and hasn't been sleeping for weeks.

If you ask me why I was crying, the reason is so simple. I was dumped.

My ex-boyfriend and I for 2 years broke up last night after he found his mate. I thought I was gonna be his mate, but turns out I wasn't. Of course, he would choose her. After all, she's his mate. His lifetime partner.

He apologized, he begged for my forgiveness, but at the end, he still left. I want to pull him to me, to not give him up, to fight for our love. I don't know what happened at that time, but I suddenly lost the will to do so. It felt like all the energy in my body was drained after the revelation unfolded right before my eyes like a book flipping into its next pages. Unfortunately, it stopped right in the middle of a conflict where devastation is slowly killing the character.

I'm a hopeless romantic person. I believe in such true love and hope for a happy ending story. I thought that Derick would be my soul mate and will always be there by my side until I drew my last breath. But guess it wouldn't happen.

"Aurora! Will you stop crying for goodness' sake?! I can hear your whines right here!" I heard my mom complain. She was in the kitchen and probably making our breakfast together. Our house is just small so we can hear each other behind the walls.

I sniffed and wiped my own tears. Ah, it was so embarrassing when I got home last night. My make up was all over my face and I was crying terribly. My mom rushed over to me in my room, asking what happened. I simply told her that my boyfriend and I broke up. She probably understood the situation and she shut up and left me to cry my heart's out.

"Get out of here and have breakfast! You're going to school today!" she said loudly, making my ears bleed early in the morning. I wasn't able to sleep, neither did I even stop crying for a minute or so.

I was exhausted and mom wants me to go to school? Really? Is she even my mother? How cruel.

I got up and opened the door to my room. I went out, looking so devastated and ugly. Tears kept running on my cheeks.

"Oh, goddess. How horrible is your face, my dear!" mom exclaimed, mortified by my appearance.

She went in front of me and cupped my eyes. My mother's beautiful face greeted my vision.

"Stop crying, m'kay? Now, eat your breakfast. I'm going somewhere today."

"M-Mom..." My voice shook. I wanted to tell her my problem. I wanted to tell her how painful I was feeling at the moment. I wanted to lash out this feeling in my chest, to pour this out so that this pain would go away.

But my mother only sent me a gentle yet a knowing smile.

"I already told you that it's gonna be painful once you two find your mates, yet you didn't listen to me," she said softly. "But dear, it is not as painful when your own mate rejected you. So cheer up, okay? Go and grab your breakfast, take a bath, and go to school. It's gonna be okay, I swear."

That's what she said before kissing my cheek. Wow, what a very helpful advice. As if it was that easy. It's easier said than done.

"I won't go to school..." I murmured as I watched her leaving.

She waved her hand in the air. "It's okay, it's your life. Just don't forget to eat, okay dear? I'll be back later. What do you want me to buy, anyway?"

I shook my head. She smiled and once again, she kissed my cheek.

"Alright, then. Good bye!"

Then she left.

I sighed as another set of tears escaped my eyes. It's true that my mother has already warned me about getting a heartbreak once Derick or I found out our mates, but I was a stubborn piece of a child who didn't listen to her mother.

It was because I was so hopeful. I was so in love that I became blinded. But all hopes came crashing down within a matter of seconds. To add it all, it was my best friend's younger sister who got married to my ex-boyfriend. What an unfortunate life.

I went back to my room and looked at the pictures of Derick and I on the wall. I closed my eyes tight and painfully, I removed it all and threw it to the trash bin. There's nothing I can do now, better yet I'll start moving forward and continue my life. Someday, I'm gonna find my own mate, too. And I hope when that day comes, he'll love me with all his heart and will never let me go like Derick did.

Just as my mother told me, I took a bath and dressed myself prettily. I also cleaned my own room and made sure that there is no trace of Derick can be found inside my room. After that, I grabbed my brunch and ate it in the living room while watching an action movie. Though, to be honest, my attention was not focusing on the television, rather I was thinking about my unforgettable memories with Derick from the past years of our relationship.

Tears streamed down on their own. I have no means to stop it even if I want to.

Suddenly, I heard the gate opening up. I just knew it was my mom because I smelled her scent from a distance. I wiped my tears and composed myself before she could see me.

I faked a smile. "Mom... you're here..." I said weakly. It's already afternoon and she's here with a huge smile on her face.

"Come and get dressed, dear. We'll be attending a dinner," she said excitedly. There was this strange glint in her eyes that I couldn't decipher. She seems excited and nervous at the same time.

"Where?" I asked .

She grinned at me as she held my face. "At your new dad's house."

I blinked my eyes. Who might it be?

Although I am not in the mood to go out, I am also curious who this new man is. Aside from that, I also don't want to stay alone in this house for the rest of the night. Just the thought that I would be alone and lonely makes me already depressed.

I found myself dressing up for tonight's dinner at someone's place. I wore a casual yet elegant dress like how my mother wants me to be. We just have the same taste when it comes to fashion.

After I finished off dressing, my mom and I went to the car and drove off. I put the airpods on and listened to music while she was driving. I am not in the mood to talk.

A few minutes later, the car halted. My brows furrowed when we stopped at a very familiar place.

"Mom?" I asked, but I got no response from her. She unbuckled her seatbelt and went out of the car. I followed suit.

I brushed my hair upwards as I looked up at Alpha's mansion. What are we doing here?

"Come on, dear," my mom said as she entered the mansion's door. I never remembered we went through the gate.

I took a deep breath and shrugged off my shoulders before I followed after my mother.

"Ana," a familiar voice said. Immediately, my wolf purred inside my head as a submission to its alpha.

"Good evening, alpha Marlon," I greeted, kinda startled.

He looked at me and flashed a kind yet still an authoritative smile. He has this kind of aura that makes you feel weak in the knees and submit to him without him doing something.

He ushered us towards the dining room. I couldn't help but to roam my eyes around the luxurious mansion. The Alpha family is indeed wealthy.

"Come, sit," Alpha Marlon said. I was kinda intimidated by his presence so I kind of panicked when he spoke. I helplessly looked at my mother to ask for help, but her eyes were only fixed towards the Alpha. Gosh, she's helpless.

People who work under the alpha family began to serve dishes on the dining table. They prepared a lot, as if there's a feast when in fact, it was my mother and I, their only visitors.

We began eating. I dare not to ask what's going on because I was busy eating my heart's out. Aside from that, how could I really care about someone else's business when I have some shit dealing with? I'm still brokenhearted as fuck.

"Where's, uhm, your son?" Mom said after a few minutes.

Alpha Marlon wiped the corner of his mouth through the napkin before he spoke. His actions show how elegant and well-mannered he is. "He's on his way."

Ah, I forgot to remember that Alpha Marlon has a son. After the late Luna died 7 years ago, his son went abroad to study. I've never seen him once. I wonder what he looks like? Is he as handsome as his father?

Oh, well, there's only one way to figure it out.

I went back to eating, minding my own business while my mom and the alpha talked to each other, but a few moments later, I stopped.

A luring, manly perfume mixed with a natural smell of a mint suddenly lingered in the air. An intimidating yet surprisingly pleasing presence entered the room which sent goosebumps around my skin.

My wolf purred in the back of my mind and my instinct immediately told me what was going on.

Looking up, my gaze locked with his. A pair of blue eyes met mine. His eyes were similar to the colour of the ocean. It was deep and scary. It was pulling me into its abyss point, drowning me into its mesmerising gaze until I left with nothing but a burning flesh.

"Mate..." that was the thing I first uttered the moment I realised who this very significant person was standing before my eyes.

A growl left his throat, and that was when I snapped into reality.

Goddamn, he's the alpha's son.

Chapter Two

We sat awkwardly right across each other. Alpha Marlon wasn't pleased with his son growling earlier when he arrived. It shows no respect towards their visitors.

"I am glad that you came right in time, son," Alpha Marlon said, trying to form a conversation between the awkward atmosphere around. "We have a very important announcement to make and we are happy that the two of you attended this night."

My mother smiled and held the Alpha's hand. The scene itself was sweet and one look you can already guess what is going on between them. However, I couldn't find myself to be happy for my mother at this moment. My all attention was conscious about the dominant male sitting across the table. Even though my eyes were not looking in his way, I couldn't not help but to notice every action he made.

He was sitting there quietly and observantly. It was my first time meeting him, but I can already guess he will be as good a leader as his father, or even much beyond that. He has that effortless intimidating and authoritativeness that only people with alpha blood could have without putting an effort to be so. It's making me feel strange.

I tried to glance on his way, but found out that he was only looking at me, without even blinking. Like as if I'd disappear once he lost his eyesight on me.

His father cleared his throat, which made him snap his attention towards him. I swallowed once again before focusing my attention towards the alpha.

"Son, I want you to meet Anastasia and her daughter, Aurora. They will be staying here from today onwards,``Alpha Marlon said. "You see, Ana is my lover and I hope that you will respect her as much as you respect me. And Aurora, please be comfortable around me. You can start seeing me as your father, if that is okay with you."

I blinked my eyes. It took too long for me to realise it.

"Nice to meet you, ma'am. I'm Axcel. Welcome to the family," he said, which startled me. His voice was low and so manly, which sent goosebumps on my body. It was almost emotionless, it was as stoic as his face.

"Hello, dear. Thank you," my mom said. Then, she looked at me. "Aren't you going to say hello to your step-brother, Aurora?" She widened her eyes and faked a smile towards my direction, silently warning me.

A lump formed in my throat. Damn it.

"H-Hello..." I awkwardly said. My heart was thumping fast and loud against my chest as I slowly looked into his direction.

I swear, I saw the corner of his lips suddenly tugged up. It was almost a teasing one. Mocking me with our situation.

I bit my bottom lip and looked away.

"By the way, before we forgot to say," Alpha said. Our attention went back to him. He smiled and gently squeezed my mother's hand, lovingly. "Anastasia is pregnant. You two are going to be an older brother and sister."

I don't know what's more shocking. Is it the fact that we'll be moving in here with the new family, or the fact that I've met my mate that was unfortunately also my step-brother, or the truth that my mother is pregnant with the Alpha's pup?

Our dinner ended with exchanges of words from my mother, Alpha, and Axcel. I was quiet and I know my mother understood why, that's why she didn't probe me to speak. I guess she already told his new boyfriend about my situation with my ex-boyfriend.

"I'll be showing you around the pack tomorrow, guys. My men are also going to pick up your stuff tomorrow in your house. Aurora, if you want to come and check it yourself, Axcel will be accompanying you. Right, son?"

"No problem, father."

"Then, that's great. Thank you all for your cooperation. Let's call it a night, then."

We all rose from our seats. Alpha Marlon held my mother's waist and smiled at us fatherly.

"We'll be heading to our bedroom. Axcel, do send Aurora to her new room."

"I will."

"Alright. Good night, everyone."

They exchanged nods and my mother waved her hand at us. I could see the happiness and mischief glinting in her eyes. I could only shake my head. Sure, she planned this well.

When they're finally out of sight, I let out a long sigh. Gosh, this night was a roller coaster one.

"I'll lead you to your room. Follow me."

I jumped on where I stood when I suddenly heard his voice. It was pleasing to the ears and it made my wolf think of some unholy stuff. Good God.

I noticed that Axcel was much taller than me. He's as tall as his father, approximately around 6'4, and hey, I'm already tall myself with my height 5' 8, but my neck hurts from looking up at him.

We went up to the grand staircase. The mansion is just so huge I could get lost if I roam around here alone.

There was an uncomfortable silence that lingered between us as we walked. Or is it me that felt discomfort? I feel like there's something gonna happen in any minute.

"This is gonna be your room," he said. I gasped when I nearly bumped on his back. I was lost in my own thoughts that I didn't notice he came to a stop.

"Okay..." I said meekly. I waited for him to leave but it already took a minute and he didn't budge a bit.

I cleared my throat. "So, uh... thanks?" I awkwardly uttered while fidgeting with my fingers.

A low and dangerous growl escaped his throat. I shook in fear and with a bit of... excitement? It must be because of our bond.

"You're mine..." he said under his breath, looking at me angrily and at the same time, lustfully. He looks like a predator ready to catch his prey. As if he's gonna devour me in any second.

"W-What..." I stuttered, unable to form a word. My heartbeat was beating so loud it deafened me.

"Mate..." he said. "You're my mate."

My lips trembled as I took a step backwards. He grabbed my arm and pulled me harshly close to him. I gasped in utter surprise.

"Mine..." he said against my ear that made my knees weak and my heart to explode. His scent was intoxicating, surrounding me with its territoriality. He was making sure that I had his scent, making any other male wolf to back off because I was his.

Suddenly, his lips found mine. I don't know what's gotten into me but I immediately kissed him back as if I was craving it all my life and now that I've finally got a taste of what it is, it got me addicted.

Heat spread all throughout my body. My wolf purred and our bond seems to pull us closer than we already are. Sparks ran up from the tip of my fingertips up to my spine as heat pooled down in between my thighs. A soft moan escaped my mouth.

I didn't notice that we were already in the room not until I felt the soft mattress against my back. Axcel was insanely good at what he was doing and it took my sanity away. I was lost in his kisses.

His lips left mine, only for it to travel to my jaw and neck. He nipped and sucked on it that would surely leave some hickeys. I couldn't help but let out a long moan. It was so good that my body was burning. My body was reacting I never thought that it would. I never felt this way before. Not even to my long term ex-boyfriend.

This new sensation was something different. It makes my body react to wildly I never imagined. The thrill, the excitement, and the nervousness. It was a roller coaster emotion.

"Mine..." he once again muttered, just as I felt two sharp objects against my skin. My eyes nearly bulged from their sockets when I realised what he was about to do.

I immediately pushed him away. A growl of dissatisfaction escaped his throat. I quickly pulled myself together.

Sitting up and hugging myself, I ask, "W-What are you doing?" I said, my voice was shaking.

I was stupid. Oh, my God. I was so stupid! I nearly got myself into trouble by letting a stranger get himself into me. Even though I already knew who he was, he's still a stranger to me, and we shouldn't have done what we had done just now.

His brows met as his jaw clenched. A glint of anger and irritation flashed through his eyes.

I shook my head, tears began to form from the corner of my eyes. Realization hit me like a thunder, and now I was left with nothing but regret.

"W-We... we shouldn't be doing this..." I said. Our parents will get married soon, which means he's going to be my step-brother. "I-I'm sorry. Please, leave me a-alone."

Hurt flashed through his eyes. He opened his mouth to speak but no words came out. Rejection is one of the painful things a werewolf like us could experience through the bond. And I know that by me pushing him away from our supposedly first night might hurt his ego as a dominant alpha.

I bit my lower lip and looked away. My heart was constricting in pain. "I don't want you... Go away."

A deep growl rumbled from his throat. From the corner of my eyes, I saw him stiffened.

I refused to look at him. I know what I was doing was hurting him. I'm not totally rejecting him, but I was practically doing so. It was an indirect rejection but not enough that it'd cut the bond between us.

"Damn it," was the last word I heard from him before he left the room.

All throughout the whole night, I was thinking about him. I shouldn't have pushed him away. I shouldn't have treated him like that. But it was too late for me. The last thing I realize was the churning pain in my stomach and the whimpers of my inner wolf. And that's when I realized that he had found a she-wolf to spend the night with.