❄️ CHAPTER 43 ❄️ " Hello...little brother " These words were like waves of shock that struck Axion's brain and his jaw almost lowered to the ground. Little brother? How? Who is this man standing before him and why do they look exactly alike? " So nice to finally meet you after 27 years of waiting " Corbin's grin was an evil one that had so many emotions lurking behind it. " By the way...I'm Corbin and I'm back " He reached out his hand for a shake but Axion only gaped at him like he was so sort of a mad man. Corbin frowned in disapproval but then, he scoffed. " Oh, I forgot. You don't even remember me...do you? " One could see and feel the pain and disappointment behind his scoff as he snarled at Axion with all the hatred he has for him evident in his dangerous gray eyes. Ever since he was born, Medusa had always tormented and inflicted pain on him in that dungeon whilst instigating him against Axion. And now all he yearns for is to rip Axion apart right away but...not so fast. F
❄ CHAPTER 44 ❄ " While doing some research, I came across a book that revealed the easiest way to kill a Dark Genie. The book talked about a particular Golden Dagger. It says the dagger is powerful enough to paralyze a Genie's power and eventually kills him or her " Glinda disclosed and Phoenix and Axion beamed. " Where can we get that dagger from? " They both questioned. " According to what I know, there is only one person who keeps and safeguards the Golden dagger " " Who? " The duo stared at her in anticipation. " A very ruthless wizard...Alastair " According to Glinda, Alastair was Melinoe's first lover and Gianna's father who abandoned her after accusing her of cheating. He later came back but it was too late as he watched a group of Dark Genie destroys Melinoe's kingdom. He cunningly stole the Golden Dagger as a counterattack and has been on the run since then. It was years later that Ashley, Phoenix's mother, crossed part with him and found out the way to his secret
❄ CHAPTER 45 ❄ Phoenix strode down the path leading to Alastair's clan. It was finally time to meet him but Glinda didn't let her go unprepared. She did a great job with the makeover that made her look more like Ashley than Phoenix. She also cast a spell on her that entirely changed her voice to Ashley's and told her everything there is to know about Alastair. Phoenix's heart throbbed in fear and nervousness as she came to a halt right before the door. She is about to meet with a wizard pretending to be her mother and she couldn't help but be nervous. Exhaling deeply to steady her racing heart, she stepped in. Right there standing by the mirror, was Alastair who was backing her and all dressed up. Unlike before when everything in his clan was unkempt and old, everywhere was sparkling neat and decorated beautifully. In the middle was a table fashioned with flowers, roses to be specific with a jar of wine and cups. Alastair turned gracefully and the moment his eyes landed on the bea
❄ CHAPTER 46 ❄ " Why don't you figure it out yourself...Phoenix? " Phoenix's eyes broadened and her heart almost jumped out of her chest. Did Alastair just call her Phoenix? She gulped nothing, deciding to play cool. " Erm...excuse me? " She chuckled nervously and Alastair slammed the door tight, startling her. " A daughter pretending to be her mother..what will I call that? " Alastair raised a brow at Phoenix whose heart digested into her stomach. Shit! He knows. She's busted. " How did you find out? " She tried not to stutter. Her question made Alastair crack up in a laugh, much to her surprise. And just like a fading wind, his laughter was wiped off and replaced with a fierce glare. " What were you thinking, Phoenix? That I won't be able to differentiate between Ashley and someone else? " He scoffed, stepping closer. Phoenix bit on her lips, keeping her head up to show she wasn't deterred by his glare. " I'm a wizard if I'd gladly remind you of that. And I know Ashley more
❄ CHAPTER 47 ❄ " Fine then. Get on your knees and beg me, Axion " Axion gazed down at Phoenix on the bed before looking up at the buckets of acids above her as Corbin's words played on his head and he grew weak instantly. No, he can't lose Phoenix. He can't bear watching her scream in anguish if the acids pour on her. He'd rather it pours on him. Looking at the evil grin on Corbin's face he was certain he meant what he said. He could just easily fight Corbin because he too is a Dark Genie and possess powers but...he knows that Corbin is way stronger than him. He is a full Dark Genie while he is a half Genie and their powers can't be compared. With all these going on inside his mind and not having an option, Axion crouched to the floor on his knees, his head bowed in shame. Corbin beamed in excitement staring down at him. " Please Corbin...keep Phoenix out of this. Please don't hurt her and do to me whatever you want instead " Axion's pleading sounded like a melody to Corbin's ear
❄ CHAPTER 48 ❄ Phoenix was surprised to see herself in a strange room. It was entirely empty and all white with only her inside. There are no doors or windows one could use for escaping. " What am I? " Was the first question that left her lip as her eyes ogle around. " Hello. Can anyone hear me? " She called for help but her voice only bounced back at her. " Axion! Aunt Glinda! Where are you guys? " She was starting to get scared when no one replied to her. She was completely trapped and she hated it. " Someone get me out of here, please! " " Phoenix! " A melodic voice hovered the room and Phoenix's eyes widened a bit on recognizing who that voice belong to. " Mom? " She chuckled a bit, looking around for Ashley in the room. But her chuckle died when she didn't see anyone. " Mom..." " Your mate needs you, Phoenix " At the mention of Axion, Phoenix's brows furrowed in worry. " What happened to Axion? " She inquired immediately. " He's in pain and needs you. You have to save h
❄️ CHAPTER 49 ❄️ Phoenix finally succeeded in breaking the padlock and dashed into the cell. She was about to rush to him but stopped abruptly as her eyes scanned his whole body. Seeing the cuts, ruptures, and fresh scars on his body, a loud whimper left her lips, and the tears she was holding back finally rolled down freely. Her Axion. Which heartless being did this to him? How was he able to endure this? Was this the pain her mother was telling her about in her dream? Isn't this too much? How could she have been sleeping while her Axion was in pain and it's all because of her? Thinking of all these, an intense pain pierced into her heart making her hold her chest. It felt as though her heart was being scrapped and stabbed repeatedly that she almost slump to the floor due to pain. " A...x...ion " Her words broke since she was literally choking on her tears. With trembling hands she reached out and held his cheeks, tilting his head up. " Axion " She caressed his cheeks, her tear
❄ CHAPTER 50 ❄ Glinda was pacing to and fro in her room in worry, her phone on her ear. She has been trying both Axion and Phoenix's number and after countless ringing, none among them picked up. She was getting dead worried since it has been 24hrs since she last heard from them. She had been waiting for Axion to call and inform her how their plan was going. When she couldn't stay back any longer, she grabbed her purse and made to scurry out of her room when Medusa entered and stood by the door. Glinda glared at her and she slammed the door close, startling her a bit. With a smirk on her face, " And where are heading in such a hurry? " Medusa asked. Glinda rolled her eyes, almost hissing at her question. But from what she knows, Medusa isn't aware that she knows that she is a Dark Genie. Forcing a smile up her lips, " To see Axion and Phoenix " She replied sharply and made to go. " Not so fast Glinda " Medusa halted her making her groan slightly. Why won't this woman fuck out of