❄ CHAPTER 23 ❄ The Princess of Terror and Phoenix reappeared in a shady room and Phoenix let go of her hand immediately. Looking around, fear engulfed Phoenix at the unfamiliar room they were in. " Who are you and what do want from Axion? " She managed to ask. The Princess of Terror turned to face her, an evil smirk on her lips. And to Phoenix's greatest horror, the Princess shapeshifted to her original form. Phoenix's eyes nearly popped on seeing who she truly was. " Gianna?! " She exclaimed in shock. " Surprise " Gianna grinned, dramatically throwing her hands. " You? " " How was my second surprise for today? " She questioned. " So it was you who attacked me? " Phoenix glared at her in anger. " No wonder I had a bad feeling the first time I saw you " " But you ignored the feeling, didn't you? " Gianna rounded up the words for her. " What do you want from me, Gianna? " Phoenix demanded making Gianna puff. " You aren't the one I'm here for, Phoenix. I'm here for Axion " Sh
CHAPTER 24 Phoenix unexpectedly saw herself in an unfamiliar place. Everywhere looked shady making it impossible for her to see clearly. Well except for the luminous light which shone making everywhere bright up. Looking up Phoenix saw an incredibly huge Fire Bird discerning from the clouds. It emitted so much light that Phoenix had to shade her eyes with her hand. She knew immediately that the bird was Bedelia. " Phoenix " The Fire Bird called and Phoenix immediately bowed in respect. " Yes," She responded. " You've appeared before me. Tell me what your desires are and I'll grant them for you " Bedelia said. With her head still bowed, " All I want is the power of a Phoenix " " My mate is in danger and needs me. I desire for you to bestow to me the power to protect him and all those I care about " Phoenix answered. " Your wish...shall be fulfilled " Phoenix's face beamed on hearing that. " Stretch out your hand and look at your palm. Tell me what you see in it, Phoenix " Bedel
❄ CHAPTER 25❄ Phoenix was at home, keeping herself active with what she loves doing the most, baking. She was done preparing a savory pancake for herself and was about to dig in when she began having a bad feeling. She had to place the pancake aside when her heart leaped in fear. Her hair tie glinted and a vision came up before her. It was a vision of Axion's car crashing into the tree. The spoon she was holding fell off her hand as she froze in great scare. × × × Gianna almost flew out of the windshield when it crashed with great speed into the tree but her seatbelt held her back. She ended up bumping her head lightly on the seat. Axion's head on the other hand was about to collide with the steering wheel when he felt something wedge him and bounce his head back. He closed his eyes, letting out a heave. " That was close " He mumbled. Gianna's eyes widened in dismay seeing as nothing happened to Axion. She was more than shocked. " How is this possible? Why didn't anything happe
❄️ CHAPTER 26 ❄️ Phoenix was sleeping when her phone rang, waking her up. She sluggishly answered. " Hello, aunt " " Phoenix, where is Axion? " Glinda's voice sounded worried and that made Phoenix sit up. " He isn't back from work today. Is something wrong aunt? " " Axion didn't go to work today. Tonight is the night of the full moon and it's getting dark already. You have to find him before he transforms. I'm on my way now " Glinda revealed and Phoenix's heart digested into her stomach. Shit! She totally forgot about tonight. " Ok aunt " She said and ended the call. She tugged out of the bed and dashed out of the room. She knows where Axion must be right now. Standing before the prohibited room, she breathed out nervously as her heartbeat increased. She twisted the doorknob but it was locked. That made fear grip her. " Axion, please open the door, can you hear me? " She called out, knocking on the door but didn't get any response. " Axion " She called out again, banging o
❄ 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