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."
