CHAPTER 46

❄ 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