❄ CHAPTER 35 ❄ Axion, with his eyes still closed, reached out his hand running it on the bed. When he couldn't feel Phoenix beside him, he quickly opened his eyes. Not seeing her on the bed, he sat up. " Where did she go? " As last night came playing in his mind, a tiny smile crept up his lips. A scoff left his lips as he couldn't believe a time like last night will come but to his surprise, he doesn't regret It, not even one bit. But then, his smile vanished swiftly when something flashed through his mind. He got down from the bed and headed to the bathroom to take a refreshing bath. Turning on the hot shower, he closed his eyes as the hot water poured on him. Once again, last night came into his mind. Everything that happened started to be recalled. Their hug, kiss, touch, everything. Running his hand through his chest, he imagined it to Phoenix and that made his body loosen up. He could still feel her soft touches and kisses making him groan. He started remembering the other n
❄ CHAPTER 36 ❄ Axion traced the kiss back to her neck before coming down to her chest. And just when he was about to release the towel around her chest, his phone rang, snapping the both of them out. " Damn it! " Axion cursed, realizing he wasn't even able to restrain himself from Phoenix. If he can't even control himself, how will he stay away from her? Letting go of Phoenix who was blushing hard, he went over to the bed and grabbed his phone. But seeing who the caller was, his eyes grew dark in anger. He hissed, flinging the phone across the bed, and stormed out of the room. Phoenix was more than surprised at his sudden change of mood. Who could have called him that made him angry? Axion's phone rang again and Phoenix headed to the other side of the bed. Taking the phone, she let out an " oh " seeing who the caller was. It was Kelsey! No wonder Axion's mood changed. He is still furious at her and aunt Glinda. × × × Phoenix strode to the balcony to search for Axion. And the
❄ CHAPTER 37 ❄ " Hello aunt Glinda " " Phoenix my dear, how are you doing? " Glinda asked. " I'm fine aunt. What about you...and ma'am Kelsey? " " I'm ok but Kelsey isn't. She had refused to eat anything since Axion left. All she'd been doing is crying her eyes out " Glinda muttered sadly and Phoenix let out an unhappy sigh. " I think Axion is still angry with you two but I'm sure he'd come down soon. Tell ma'am Kelsey to stop crying, please " She advised. " If only she would listen " " Anyway we both want to visit Axion but I don't know...I don't know if he would want to see us " " That is an awesome idea aunt " Phoenix beamed a bit. " If you two visit him today...maybe he will give you the chance to explain " " You're right dear. We'll come over today but...please don't tell Axion we're coming. I want it to be a surprise " Glinda expressed. " Don't worry aunt, I won't " Phoenix assured. " Thank you, dear. Take care of yourself ok? " " Ok aunt and you too " Phoenix en
❄ CHAPTER 38 ❄ " Do you love me then? " Phoenix's question kept ringing in Axion's head as he stared at her with gapped lips, not knowing the reply to give. Does he love her? Phoenix gazed at him in expectation, her eyes glittering in hope. Axion not wanting to answer, let go of her waist and turned off the shower. He took the towel and started drying her body. " Axion " Phoenix called but he ignored her, carrying her off to the room and after dressing her up and changing his cloth, he laid her gently on the bed, all along, avoiding her stare. He turned to leave but Phoenix gripped his wrist and nudged him back to herself. Wrapping her hand on his neck, she nuzzled her nose on his. " You haven't answered my question Axion " She spoke softly and Axion gulped hard as her big, round and cute brown eyes peered into his. He just couldn't resist them or anything about her. It was as if she cast a spell on him. And to worsen the matter, Phoenix claimed his lips in a kiss. He clasped th
❄️ CHAPTER 39 ❄️ " Ma'am Kelsey? " Phoenix muttered, dumbstruck. " Hi Phoenix " Kelsey waved with an evil smirk. But how is this possible? What is Kelsey doing here? Did she just kill Gianna? Phoenix looked up at her and their eyes locked. Seeing how shady Kelsey's eyes were, the wicked smirk on her lips growing broader and the bow in her hand dribbling blood, a realization struck Phoenix. " You...you're Medusa? " She stuttered with widened eyes. " Surprise! " Kelsey( Medusa ) exclaimed. The arrow on Gianna's chest started withering and so did Gianna. Soon, she was now nothing but black ash which vanished into the air, leaving Phoenix shocked in bone. " But how? How could you be Medusa? Why do you want to kill your blood? " She couldn't help but query Medusa who laughed. " As a dark Genie, I am bound to be mysterious " She bragged. " And as for Axion..." Her eyes grew darker instantly. " He is nothing but a deterrent to my desires! " " I was just so close to gaining the po
❄️ CHAPTER 40 ❄️ END OF FLASHBACK " After his deal of money with the King of all Dark Genie, we both got married and I gave birth to Axion. But then...Axion wrecked everything for me " Medusa continued, her eyes turning dark purple and fist tightening in anger. " The moment the King of all Dark Genie set his eyes on Axion, he fell in love with him and all of sudden altered his mind and decided to make him the next king... " He shoved me aside to second place and wanted to place my son above me. He wanted to make him the ruler, something that should be rightfully mine! " She thundered. " I toiled so hard for hundreds of years to be the queen but he just tossed all my hard work away just because of that useless son of mine! He fucking tried taking what's mine, mine! " By the time Kelsey was done, Phoenix was petrified. She was shocked to the bone if possible to her marrows. She only gaped at Medusa with parted lips. " When Axion turned 12, I made another stupid mistake by runni
❄ CHAPTER 41 ❄ Axion can be seen in his office at home, going through a file when out of a sudden... " Axion!! " He heard Phoenix scream his name making him jerk. " Phoenix? " He mumbled, getting up and dashing out of the office to his room. He was more than shocked when he didn't see Phoenix in bed. Her voice came up again in his head and his body hair stood in alarm as a bad feeling consumed him. It was a feeling his Phoenix was in danger. Almost immediately, a vision appeared to him. In the vision he could see Phoenix lying helplessly on the floor, covered in blood and calling out for him, in a weak state. His eyes poked out in great horror. " Phoenix! " He exclaimed and disappeared instantly. He reappeared in the room Phoenix was in. Seeing her in great pain, he too felt a sharp pain pierce his heart. He instantly hurried to her. " Phoenix " He called softly, squatting before her and placing her head on his lap. Seeing him, " Axion " Phoenix smiled faintly. " Sush " Axio
❄️ CHAPTER 42 ❄️ " That's how much she loves you. But the question is...do you love her, Axion? " Glinda questioned and he immediately snapped his head up, looking at her. " I don't know, aunt " He mumbled truthfully, playing with his fingers nervously. " Do you feel anything at all for her? " Glinda asked and he nodded slowly. " I suddenly want to be with her aunt...always. I long for her every passing second and I want to protect her. Seeing her in pain is killing. It feels as though my heart is tearing apart whenever I see her in tears. I also feel a sense of fulfillment whenever I'm with her. Her smile is enough to make me smile too " Hearing all these, a satisfactory grin formed on Glinda's lips and she couldn't help the chuckle that left her lips. It was confirmed already. Axion loves Phoenix, there are no two ways about it. THE NEXT DAY Axion can be seen driving with Phoenix beside him in the car. They were leaving for some shopping and it was actually Axion's idea. He