All Chapters of My Stepbrother, My Damnation : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

40 Chapters

One Big Family

Lina West's POVThis had to be a dream.No—it was a freaking nightmare, and I had no fucking idea how to wake up.Maybe it would end if I struggled harder. If I yanked violently enough against these metal restraints that my wrists just flew right off the cuffs.Or maybe... just maybe it would end if the sharks circling below succeeded in dragging my best friend, Olivia, into their tank."Lina, help me!" Olivia’s screams are loud enough to shake a mountain.God, we needed a mountain to fall. Right now. Immediately.But I couldn’t move.I was chained to a chair, paralyzed. In front of me sat a massive, illuminated tank, and dangling directly above it was Olivia. Her wrists were bound securely over her head, her body suspended precariously over the dark water."What is going on?!" Frantic, confused, and utterly terrified, I yell into the empty space.My emotions clogged my throat, but I could still taste the heavy air—salt mixed with the distinct, metallic tang of blood.Good Lord, how di

Earn Your Chance.

Lina West's POVLA could be many things.For some, it was heaven on Earth. But to me, this was hell in a mansion.Why? Because a fucking devil dwelled here. In fact, he was sitting right across from me.He slouched in his chair, his leather jacket looking entirely out of place in this civilized room. Hell, he didn't belong here either. But Riven Rykerthrone was here anyway. My soon-to-be stepbrother."Darling, is there something wrong with the croissant?" Ma asked, drawing my attention away from him.Given how hard my features were pinched right now, it probably looked like I absolutely despised the pastry. I wished that was the only problem. The savory, sweet taste of breakfast was completely ruined by his presence. I couldn’t hide how repulsed I was."No, Ma," I muttered, letting my gaze drop as my posture sagged.I was wound up tighter than a spring."My words are merely words, but believe me, Lina, you'll enjoy it here," Mr. Ryker added, his voice carrying that effortless, old-mone

Getting.. Handsy

Lina West's POVI needed a breath of fresh air. Hell, I needed a whole new identity at this rate.Leaving my personal hell wasn't going to be easy, but maybe, just maybe, Mer's College could be my safe haven. I stood in front of the massive campus building, my eyes scanning the stone architecture until a sharp noise distracted me."It's so huge! Oh my god!"Amid the chaotic chatter of moving students, Olivia's voice cut through the noise like a siren. She squealed, twirling around so fast that her curly blonde hair smacked me right across the face.LA was a nightmare, but at least I’d be enduring the burn with my best friend. Then again, looking at her, I wondered if Olivia was even feeling the heat. We both transferred here to finish our degrees, though our first twenty-four hours in the city had ended in the most twisted way possible.For someone who had almost been turned into shark bait last night, Olivia was remarkably bubbly."You've gotta lighten up, bae!" She nudged closer, clu

Boundaries.. Yes

Lina’s POVI appreciated motivations. They helped me get things done faster.Life was a great motivator, too. It usually urged me forward using simple things like goals or words. But now, Riven had joined the mix.I needed no one to tell me that my new stepbrother was a devil. A real one. And he ruled LA. Not subtly, but fucking openly. He cut off the hands of that jerk at college without any consequences at all. The LAPD came, but they did absolutely nothing.Riven ruled this hell, and I was going to get out of it.How? Simple. I’d find his watch, file for an internship in another country, and leave.So, as I stepped into the hotel club, I felt determined. Our very first encounter happened here, and he lost his watch right after. I hoped I might find some clues.Unsurprisingly, the club pulsated with life. Through the heavy bass that thrummed in my chest, I slipped between dancing bodies. Soon, I slid onto a high stool in front of the counter.“What can I get you?” the bartender asked

Haven? Laughable

Lina’s POVI wanted to change.Ever since I could remember, intimate contact with a man was absolute torture. Literally. My skin would break out in severe goosebumps, and my entire body would freeze up. It was an incredibly frustrating reaction, and it was the sole reason Princeton and I had broken up.I had no idea why my body reacted that way, but I wanted to fix it so badly. I figured a change of environment might help. I thought coming to LA would allow me to find a therapist—a specialist, someone, anyone—who could help me figure it out.In a twisted way, I found him instead. The devil."Why him?" I muttered, my hands tightening against the steering wheel.The city lights spilling through the windshield blurred as my eyes filled with tears. But amid the blur, one thing remained completely sharp. Riven. His touch.I ground my teeth together, shifting uncomfortably in the driver's seat. My little mission at the bar had ended in a disastrous way. I had found absolutely nothing about R

A Free Show

Lina’s POVOlivia practically dragged me out of bed the next morning. I really wished I could have left everything from yesterday behind, but my brain refused to cooperate.As we walked down the campus pathway, my head throbbed with a vicious rhythm. It was a mix of last night's blowout argument with Ma and the fact that Olivia wouldn't stop talking."This college is seriously insane, bae," Olivia blabbed, nudging my shoulder. "Someone literally lost their hands yesterday, but the welcome party is still happening tonight!"I gave her a brief glance before focusing on the large double doors ahead. "I’m going to use my internship at the LAPD to find Riven's watch," I declared, stopping in my tracks.Olivia blinked rapidly, looking completely confused. "What's with the sudden intensity?" she teased."It's just fucked," I muttered, letting out a heavy breath."You'll have to tell me later. For now, I’ve got classes!" Olivia gave me a quick hug and walked away.I lingered near the entrance,

Haven?

Lina’s POVI didn't blame him.The more I thought about Mr. Collins's pure terror and his choice to face hell instead of their wrath, the more it actually made sense. I still knew very little about this Eve Wolfgang, except for the fact that she was just as shameless as the devil himself. Still, it was incredibly easy to tell she was dangerous.She was the daughter of Principal Wolfgang, a man I had already heard so much about. Yet, she performed an explicit act right in the middle of a campus office. It wasn’t even just about the disrespect; there was something unsettling in her eyes. Something dark and daring."Yeah. I'd choose hell too," I muttered in a quiet groan, stretching my arms over the back of my chair.Once I sat up straight again, my attention drifted across the room, moving from one uniform-clad figure to another. My internship was officially taking place in a police station, and I absolutely loved it. It wasn't just because the position gave me direct access to files tha

On The Couch?

Lina’s POVIgnorance was bliss.It was a statement many people lived by without even realizing it. To keep any shred of joy alive in this city, I had to ignore a lot of things. I had to ignore the fact that Ma seemed completely nonchalant about Pa’s murder. I had to ignore the reality that I was about to become the stepdaughter of one of LA's richest men, and by extension, step-sister to the city's top thug. I even had to ignore the weight of finding that thug's stolen watch.I had ignored so much during my short time in LA. It had been pure, undiluted bliss, and I would have gladly continued to bask in it. I would have happily turned a blind eye to Riven’s entire existence.But I couldn't just leave him bleeding out in a dark alleyway. I wasn't entirely righteous, either. Pa had died because he lost too much blood after being stabbed in the street, and the memory of that simply wouldn't let me walk away."Don't you dare lean on me!" I grunted, but he predictably did the exact opposite

In Law

Riven’s POVThey stung like hell.My eyes were currently burning from the harsh blast of antiseptic spray, but that pain didn't compare to the agony in my eardrums. My fucking ears kept ringing, and I had Eve to thank for that. She was screaming at the top of her lungs, and the sound was entirely deafening.I squinted my throbbing, blurry eyes and focused on the girl standing across the room. Adelina West glared at me, and I thoroughly enjoyed every second of it. Her wide eyes looked like two polished bullets, loaded with pure hatred and aimed directly at my chest. If a gun were in her hand, she would shoot me without a single shred of hesitation. I wouldn't even try to move out of the way. In fact, I would probably step closer, just like I did right now despite my burning eyes."Regret suits you, Miss Tequila," I muttered, my tone sounding just as slurred as my uneven steps.She stood frozen against the living room wall, her jaw and shoulders tense with unbridled rage. Strands of her

Q&A

Lina's POV I saw blue.Whenever I closed my eyes, all I could see was that exact color. It was undeniably a beautiful shade, but when it was trapped in the eyes of Riven Rykerthrone, it felt like absolute torture. Last night felt like a total fever dream, and even now that I was awake, I was still dealing with the aftermath."I hate this," I groaned. My voice was barely a whisper, easily swallowed by the noise of the bullpen as my pen slipped from my fingers for the third time in three minutes.It rolled lazily across the desk, looking like it was completely tired of my bullshit. Honestly, I was sick and tired of a lot of bullshit myself. By that, I meant Riven. I was the one who had blasted antiseptic spray directly into his face, so I couldn't understand why my own eyes burned so much.Maybe it was just pure sleep deprivation. Olivia had kept me awake for hours, demanding to know why we were suddenly lodging in a hotel instead of staying at her place. But that was a partial lie. My

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