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Delphina's slim fingers shook as she carefully poured the hot water into the fragile china cup, keeping her eyes on the delicate handle to prevent any unintended contact. 

Kaylina, her stepmother, sat elegantly on a chair with her legs crossed at the table, sipping tea and carefully watching Delphina with her piercing blue eyes.

She felt her heart drop as she hunched her shoulders from the heaviness of her stepmother's stare. Kaylina's contempt made her feel as delicate as a leaf being stepped on. Gordon Levitt, her father, sat at the head of the table, engrossed in the morning paper, seemingly unaware of the tension between his daughter and his new wife.

Her mind wandered to her mother, Dalia, whose comforting grin and soft caress felt far away. The loss of her mother created a huge void in Delphina's life, and her father's quick remarriage only made the situation worse.

While serving breakfast, Delphina's lips trembled as tears filled her eyes. Her self-esteem had long been worn down by her stepmother's criticism and her father's neglect, making her feel invisible in her own home, a small, shy creature too scared to voice her thoughts.

Her hands quivered, causing the teacup to shake, so she promptly placed it on the table to prevent any spillage.

Kaylina narrowed her eyes as she spoke with venom in her voice. "You stupid thing, you can't do anything right. Why are we still letting you live, you waste of space and food?"

Delphina's heart broke into a million fragments as her spirit was crushed by her stepmother's words. She felt as though she was being engulfed by a wave of hopelessness with no lifeline to be found.

Tears filled her eyes as she remembered her mother, Dalia, whose comforting smile and gentle touch had always been her beacon. However, that light was dampened one tragic evening when Dalia's motionless body was discovered in her bed wearing an enigmatic smile.

The elf kingdom of Vagardia was in disbelief when the cherished noblewoman passed away suddenly, leaving Delphina devastated by her mother's death. Her father, Gordon Levitt, who was supposed to provide her with protection, appeared to be completely shattered. 

As time went by, she observed a transformation in her father as his grief appeared to be diminishing quickly, and his eyes would frequently glimmer with a touch of mischief. And suddenly, the impossible occurred.

Only one month after Dalia passed away, Gordon Levitt revealed his union with Kaylina, a stranger to Delphina. The news came as a shock, and she felt like she was in a bad dream.

Kaylina was the complete opposite of Dalia. Her icy demeanour, strategic nature and manipulative ways were highlighted by her piercing blue eyes that drilled into Delphina's being, while her sweet smile masked a toxic core.

Delphina's father appeared infatuated with his new wife, whom he frequently bragged to his friends about her attractiveness and charisma. Delphina saw past the deception and recognised that Kaylina was a disguised serpent ready to attack.

As time went by, Delphina's life turned into a nightmare. She felt like she was constantly being criticised by Kaylina while her father silently agreed, causing her to feel lost and trapped in a cycle of lies and betrayal.

As Kaylina adjusted to her new life, she came with her twin children, Aaronio and Alvirana, who bore a striking resemblance to Gordon Levitt with identical piercing blue eyes and sculpted features. Delphina felt her heart sink when she discovered that her father had cheated on her mother and that the twins were a result of his affair.

The twins in the house served as a constant reminder of Gordon Levitt's betrayal. Delphina felt like she was residing with a stranger as her once-familiar father ignored her, and she had nobody to depend on.

Kaylina, Delphina's stepmother, appeared to enjoy showing off her children to Delphina as if to suggest, "See, I have given your father something your mother couldn't- A son!"

Aaronio and Alvirana were accustomed to being pampered and having things go their way as they took pleasure in tormenting Delphina without mercy. Kaylina would grin as Delphina gave her reports, and he would simply comment, "They're just kids, they're unaware of the situation." 

But she was aware of the reality: they were exact replicas of their mother's icy and strategic nature.

Her existence as a servant consisted of an ongoing cycle of hard work and shame because she had no choice.

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One day, Delphina was seated on the floor in her tiny room, asleep from the stress of the last day, when Alvirana, utilising one of the house servants, summoned her to her chambers.

The young lady rose to her feet, letting out a yawn, feeling perplexed about the unexpected summon, but she knew she couldn't inquire about it. She told the maid she would obey the summon soon.

Then, she tried to stretch after that maid had left. This act caused her to hiss in pain. Her good stepbrother had ordered a servant to whip her a few lashes for refusing to tend to him in the bathroom. Why would she do such a thing? 

She lifted her shirt, which was still stained with dried blood and saw the ugly bruises.

Elves could self-heal, but it depended on magic rank and aptitude- both of which were low in her case, as she couldn't even heal others, the simplest magic for elves.

To worsen the case, Kaylina had forced her to drink 'Devil's Jab', a special drink that almost nullified her self-healing abilities.

Hence, her healing was very slow.

With a sad sigh, she left for her stepsister's room. Getting there, Alvirana kept her in silence for several minutes before finally paying attention to her.

"I need you to get me a unique fruit from the woods," she stated in a distant and unemotional tone. Alvirana paused for a while, staring at Delphine's face before continuing. "It is believed to possess exceptional qualities, and I need it for my... personal needs. You know the fruit I'm talking about, right?" 

Delphina felt her heart drop as she observed the forest in her imagination, with its trees resembling guardians. She was also aware of the dangers of entering the Tiger Kingdom's territory; being caught without a valid reason was practically a death sentence. For centuries, the elves and tiger shifters had been bitter enemies with their animosity barely contained.

"Please, I can do any other task except for this." 

Alvirana raised a brow, "You've grown wings now, huh? You think you can actually defy me because you've got a pair of wings? How about I push you down the cliff and see if you can really fly? You can maybe fly to the land of Paradise," Sarcasm from her stepsister was not new 

"The tiger shapeshifters are known for their ruthlessness, and if they catch me near their territory, they will not hesitate to kill me," Delphina begged, attempting to have a rational conversation with her stepsister.

"I will not change my mind, Delphina, you must obey me, or suffer the repercussions.

On her knees, Delphina begged desperately for mercy, "Sister, please..." 

"Are you mad?" her stepsister raged, "I'm not your family. You're just trash! Understand?" 

Aaronio, her stepbrother, showed up in the room seconds later with a cruel gleam in his eyes. "What's going on here?" 

"She's grown wings. Can you imagine she called me a bloody fool just because I asked her to get me Cymravah fruit? A very simple task, one that would get her closer to nature." Alvirana lied, and Delphina tried to defend herself, but was cut off by him.

"No more whining, you will obey Alvirana or I will ensure you experience true pain," Aaronio said with a menacing expression and tight fists.

"No, please," Delphina shook her head, hands pressed together in a plea, tears streaming down her face, "... don't do this to me. It's too dangerous. A weakling like me wouldn't make it back," 

Aaronio nodded his head sagely and then asked her to stand.

She did, and he whispered in her left ear, "Sis, you might be scrawny, but it can't be denied that you are mature everywhere. I will free you from the task she gave you if you spread your thighs and let my cock bless that virgin pussy for you,"

Delphina stepped back, "I will not do that. I can't," 

"Why?" he asked, a questioning brow raised.

"I... I can't do such a thing. It's wrong,"

"So, you're saying I'm stupid?" he asked, pointing to himself.

"No... Please,"

"You're coming with me." With that, he dragged her, using magic to seal her lips shut so she wouldn't scream.

Then he took her to his chamber and threw her on the bed.

Closing the door behind him, he got out of his pricey black robe and red pants, leaving himself in just his black underwear. Next, he walked towards her with an evil grin.

"Spread them," he commanded as he neared the bed.

"No, no, please," she tried to retreat, but found she couldn't move her body. Except for her knees! 

With a gesture of his right hand, her knees spread apart.

"No!" she cried out.

"I can't wait to taste your cherry." he licked his lips, taking out his dick from his underwear.

"Oh look, it's aroused just by seeing your legs alone."

He climbed onto the bed, spreading her thighs further.

Delphina could now move every part of her body, but she couldn't escape him.

"Please, I'll go to the forest. Please, don't do this to me, I beg you," she could only cry in a plea.

"If you go there, you'll die. I'd better taste your cherry before you go," with that, he tore off her underwear and dipped his head to forcefully kiss her while playing with her love bean.

All her efforts to push him off were abortive. When they parted the kiss, he slapped her.

"Stop acting like I'm about to wrong you. We both know you'll enjoy it," he grinned in contrast to her sobs.

He began using his erect cock to tease her clit, ignoring her trembling.

"I'm diving in, you better not scream or I'll end you right here," he warned.

"Please..."

He used muting magic on her, causing her to be unable to say anything.

He then dipped his head to eat her out for a while, but she wasn't getting wet as he wanted.

"You bitch!" he grabbed her by the throat, "Don't think that withholding that sweet nectar will stop me from pounding you," 

With his hand still on her throat, he pushed his dick inside her and began thrusting fast, 

"Oh yes!" he threw his head back in delight, "I should have done this sooner. You feel so good, Delphina."

Delphina, unable to scream, could only quail and sob miserably.

A knock came on the door, and Alvirana's voice was soon heard.

"Where is she?"

"I'm busy teaching her a lesson. I'll return her to you in a bit," he said, amidst pants. Then he lowered his head to kiss her.

After cumming inside her, he pulled out and brought his dick to her mouth. She didn't want to open it, but he held her by the throat and forced her to.

Upon getting access to her mouth, he commenced a wild throat fuck, spitting out profanities as he enjoyed the evil deed he was carrying out.

After cumming in her mouth, he made her swallow all of his jism against her will.

Then he pushed her off the bed and threw the sheets at her as well.

"Here," he fetched a pill bottle from his bedside cupboard. It contained a green pill.

Delphina was familiar with this pill. It tasted extremely bitter, but it healed any part of the body that was injured, even internal injuries. It also cost a bomb.

"You should feel honoured. You get fed by my dick and also get this pill as a reward. Any other girl would be screaming for joy by now," he threw her another pill bottle.

"I accidentally cummed inside you. I couldn't stop it coz you felt so good, you know. So, consume this so you don't get pregnant."