❄ CHAPTER 27 ❄ " I came here for the necklace I gave you, Axion," Phoenix said and that made Axion stand up from his chair, and walk up to her. " Why do you suddenly need the necklace back? " He demanded with one eyebrow raised. " Listen Axion...it's a long story and you won't understand. But one thing you should know is that your life is in threat with that necklace still on you " Phoenix revealed. Axion grimaced. " Didn't you tell aunt the necklace was meant to protect me? Why am I suddenly in danger because of it? " He skeptically eyed her. The person standing before him doesn't quite sound like Phoenix to him. The Phoenix he knows wouldn't even come to his office, to begin with. " How am I to explain this to you? " Phoenix lamented. " Ok, listen. The Princess of Terror, who was the main reason I gave you the necklace found out about it and I don't know how " " I had a vision she will show up in your office to take it from you which is why I came here. You know I won't even
❄ CHAPTER 28 ❄ Melinoe held Axion's hand and they vanished, reappearing in a room. The room was decorated beautifully with countless roses, spread out on the floor and the bed. Seeing as everything was well arranged and with a smile of fulfillment, Melinoe turned to face Axion, cupping his cheeks. " Oh, my Axion. How long I've waited and craved for this day " She fondles his face. " Now it's finally the two of us all to ourselves " She placed a kiss on his nose before encircling his hands around her waist. Axion merely stood there without moving. " Now that you're under my control, you'll have to do and say whatever I tell you to, understood? " Axiom nodded. " Repeat after me ' I belong to Melinoe and nobody else' " " I belong to Melinoe and nobody else " Axion mouthed and Melinoe's grin grew wider. She crashed his lips on Axion's, kissing him but Axion only stood stagnant, not even kissing her back. That angered Melinoe and she drew out. " Kiss me Axion. Kiss me like your life
❄️ CHAPTER 29 ❄️ " Axion " Phoenix chuckled happily, hugging him. " You remembered " She sniffed back the happy tears threatening to fall. Axion frowned, a bit confused, and just when he was about to return the hug, " Axion " Melinoe's voice came from outside making his body stiffen and his eyes grew dark again. Phoenix pulled out of the hug, hearing Melinoe's voice. Fear engulfed her as Axion glared at her, grabbing her neck. " Who are you and what are you doing here? " He demanded. Tears flooded Phoenix's eyes. She thought he just called her name. He remembered her, didn't he? But how come he doesn't know who she is all of a sudden? As Melinoe's footstep drew closer, Phoenix knew she had to get out of the room before she sees her. She quickly yanked Axion's hand off her neck and dashed to the window. Immediately she jumped out, the door opened and Melinoe entered. Seeing Axion awake, she flashed him a smile. " I thought you were asleep," She said, sitting down on the bed and
❄ CHAPTER 30 ❄ " Who...are...you? " Phoenix managed to ask, swallowing the lump in her throat. Lights came and the old woman appeared with a broad smile on her face. Almost immediately, she transformed into a younger, beautiful, woman. Her hair was all white and she was putting on a black long dress with a staff in her hand. Phoenix's jaw dropped to the floor. " Don't be scared Phoenix, I'm not here to hurt you " The woman said and Phoenix eyed her skeptically. " Who are you? " She demanded. " My name is Narcissa and I am a witch " Hearing that, Phoenix stepped back, a bit scared. The woman chuckled. " Don't be scared Phoenix, I am a good witch " Narcissa assured but Phoenix wasn't taking any chances. " Is there anything like a good witch? " " Everything has two sides, Phoenix. The good and the bad " " Fine then, what do you want from me and why did you pretend to be an old lady in distress " Phoenix queried. " I'm here to help you. And I only pretended to need help to see if
❄ CHAPTER 31 ❄ Gianna can be seen pacing to and fro, her fingers pressed on her temple while she groans every now and then. Melinoe was standing before her, a smirk on her lips. Gianna paused and turned to look at her. " Mom, what the fuck has gotten into you?! " She yelled in frustration. " This wasn't part of the deal! Our people are fucking waiting for us, our kingdom is in our hands and all you care about is Axion? Our bait?! " She scoffed in disbelief. " Come on, mom " She threw her hands up. What she said didn't seem to bother Melinoe who just rolled her eyes. " I will save our kingdom, Cruella( Gianna ). I am your goddess and I know my responsibility... " I don't think you know anymore. This isn't you, mom. You don't hesitate no matter what. Before, all you wanted was to capture Axion and hand him over so we can go back to our people as soon as possible but now... " Things have changed, Cruella! " Melanie cut her off. " I will do anything for our kingdom. But I will also
❄ CHAPTER 32 ❄ Narcissa and Glinda are both seen discussing when Phoenix entered. Her head was curled sadly and one could see the gloom on her face. Turning and seeing her, the two women walked up to her. Glinda took her hands compelling her to look up. " What happened, dear? How is Axion? " She threw the question at her. " He's fine, aunt. It actually worked " Phoenix forced a smile up her lips and Glinda beamed. " Thank goodness " Narcissa heaved. " What about you, Phoenix, how are you doing? " She asked. " I'm okay. Just feeling a little bit tired " Phoenix looked down sadly making Narcissa frown. " Then why do you look all gloomy and unhappy? Do you regret doing what you did? " Phoenix looked up immediately. " No, no. I don't " She defended. " I would never regret saving Axion " " Then what's wrong? " Glinda asked and Phoenix looked down again, sniffing back the tears buckling up in her eyes. Glinda squeezed her hand lovingly. " Tell me what happened, Phoenix. Did Axion
❄ CHAPTER 33 ❄ " The king of all Dark Genie accepted to grant the wish of this young man. But...with a price. He was to hand over his firstborn child in exchange for his riches and wealth " " Well, obviously, the young man agreed due to his greed without even thinking about the consequences of striking such a deadly deal with the devil " Axion was already more than confused at this point. " Why are telling me this story? " He questioned. " Exactly the query I was expecting to hear from you " Cruella smirked. " Now down to the explanation part. Oh my, I so much love this part " She squeaked and stood up, walking to Axion. " The young man in my story is none other than your father, founder, and owner of SKYHIGH...Sebastian Rivera " Axion gave her a deadly glare immediately. " And the woman is your mother, Kelsey Rivera. The firstborn child meant to be sacrificed here is none other than you, Axion...Axion Rivera " Cruella finally dropped the bomb. The first thing that struck Axion
❄ CHAPTER 34 ❄ Phoenix, on reaching home, saw downstairs already turned upside down with everything broken and destroyed. She could hear the howl and growl from upstairs and she knew for once it was Axion. She quickly dashed upstairs to Axion's room. Everything in the room was already destroyed. She looked up and saw Axion, punching the wall fiercely while snarling in rage and pain. His hands were already bleeding badly. " Axion " Phoenix called out softly and immediately hugged him from the back. Axion, who was about to send another jab to the wall stopped on feeling her body pressed against his back. Tears rolled down and he withdrew his fist. " I'm sorry " Phoenix mumbled in gloom. " Please stop hurting yourself, please " She requested and a strand of tears fell from her eyes. Swears, all Axion wanted to do was to pull her to a bone-crushing hug because he desperately needed it now. But how could he? After everything he did to her? The pain in his heart was coupled with inten