Phoenix X Maya Novels & Stories

Aria went silent, confused and hurt, not understanding why her mother was so against her having a real dad. __________ The performance was over, and Aria didn’t see her dad in the audience. Her small face fell as she scanned the crowd. She felt a hollow ache as she saw her mom clapping proudly while everyone else’s dads had come to watch. A quiet question lingered in her heart, 'why not mine?' "You were amazing." Violet said as they were walking out. Aria listened half-heartedly until her attention was drawn to someone standing outside the school gate with flowers and balloons.

the doctor said before excusing herself. The two sat down on the chairs before releasing a sigh of relief. The two just sat in silence, neither knowing what to say. "I'll call his parents," Callum said, breaking the silence. Keane just nodded. Callum wasn't close with Lian's parents but their business partners with his father so they kept in contact. Callum wasn't particularly close with his father either, and any chance of a relationship forming was nulled when he came out. Now he and his father have a strict business relationship. Callum dialed the number and anxiously waited for Lian's mother to answer the call.

“Maya, something else happened today.” My best friend instantly stiffens, and before I can get another word in, she goes on a verbal rampage, her voice spiking with fury. “Wait, don't tell me— Was it him? Was it fucking Tyler again? What did that waste of space and scumbag excuse of a man do now?” Then she's on her feet, pacing, with her hands on her hips and a livid look on her face like she's ready to commit a murder in broad daylight.

"Okay then, jump in." Soon enough, they are riding through the streets in silence. May was too busy admiring houses they passed while he was focused on the road ahead. When he got tired of the silence, he turned on the radio. Madison Beer's song 'Dead' started playing. The music filled the car, the words pouring out of the radio. "You said, you can't live without me. Then why ain't you dead yet? Why are you still breathing?" He was whistling to the song, obviously enjoying it. May didn't feel the same way. She could only hear the lyrics and it brought back old memories that melted her heart. Her soul was burning.

Blaze finished, sharing a knowing look with Maya. "Like your magic reached for hers without trying?" Maya added gently. Axel nodded, running his hands through his dark hair – so like his father's. "Sara. She's a phoenix shifter. When she walked in, my wolf just..." He made a helpless gesture as small sparks of power escaped his control. Luna felt her brother's turmoil through their family bond and appeared in the doorway, Kai close behind her. "Baby brother's got a mate bond?" Her smile was radiant. "Tell me everything!"

"Welcome to the final test." The lights went out. Complete darkness. Maya could not see anything. "Marcus?" she called out. No answer. The communication line was dead. "Catherine," Maya said into the darkness. "What do you want?" "I want to show you something," Wei said. "I want to show you what the Phoenix really is." The lights came back on. But they were different. Red. Like blood. And Maya could see her. Standing in the center of the warehouse. Not Catherine Wei.

Xavier whispered, raising his glass to her. But Maya didn't feel like the game was over. She felt like it was just beginning. Because as she looked at the screen one last time, she saw Cynthia Thorne pull a small, burner phone from her bag and dial a number with a look of pure, murderous intent. Maya thinks she’s won, but Cynthia’s secret contact answers the phone. 'The Phoenix has shown her face,' Cynthia whispers into the line. 'It’s time to move to Phase Two. Kill the merger, and find out where she’s meeting Xavier. I want her gone permanently.'

he asked. Phoenix's smile grew wider. "I've been watching you," she said. "I know all about Operation: Eclipse. And I know how to stop it." Maya's eyes locked onto Phoenix's, searching for any sign of deception. But all she saw was determination and conviction. "Let's hear her out," Maya said, her voice soft. Ryker nodded, his expression still skeptical. "Okay," he said. "But if you're trying to double-cross us, you'll regret it."

Maya's POV There's nothing. No light. No sound. No sensation. Just... nothing. Is this death? Is this what happens when your heart stops? When everything you are just... ends? I try to feel for the bond with Alexei but there's nothing there. Try to sense my wolf but she's gone. Try to remember who I am but even that feels distant. Fading. Maya Rodriguez. I was Maya Rodriguez. Nineteen years old. Enhanced wolf. Daughter of monsters. Fighter. Survivor.

I want to run away from this place, and I’m so embarrassed like he doesn’t even know me. “Wow, he seems cold,” Amy mumbles. I don’t say a word because she also notices it. I grab Amy’s hand and squeeze it. Maya emerges from the kitchen with Garrett. “Hey, thank you both of you for coming. I don’t have any idea that Garrett’s friend is actually Phoenix. So, no need introduction, I guess,” Maya says, clasping her hands together while Garrett’s hand is on her waist. “Yeah, thanks for having us here for dinner.” That’s all I can say because the way Phoenix welcomes us isn’t very welcoming at all, and all I want to do is to be invisible right now.