❄️ CHAPTER 06 ❄️ Immediately Axion stepped into the house, Glinda rushed over to him. " Where is she? " She demanded, looking behind him. She let out a slight groan on seeing no one. " Come on Axion, are you still on about her being a stripper? " She asked. " Aunt...relax " Axion replied. " I'll do anything for Mom " He added and just then Phoenix stepped in. Her eyes were wandering about like she was lost. A tiny smile formed on her lips. " This place is beautiful," She thought. On seeing her, a genuine smile crept up Glinda's lips too. " Wow, she is really beautiful and...cute " She chuckled lightly making Axion roll his eyes. " Phoenix " Glinda called, pushing Axion slightly to one side and walking up to Phoenix who was shocked to hear her call her name. " How come she knows my name? " She wondered. " Welcome Phoenix " Glinda smiled broadly at her and she smiled back. " Good day ma'am " She greeted and that made Axion almost hiss. " Same to you dear. Axion told me so m
❄️ CHAPTER 07 ❄️ Not only did Kelsey's pale face clear up but her pale body also gradually started clearing up; from her neck, down to her hands, upper body, legs, and even toes. Axion and Glinda were shocked to see her body clear up. " Mom " Axion rushed to the other side of the bed. That was when Phoenix opened her eyes and looked up. Shocked ran through her on seeing Kelsey's clear skin. Her tears dried up immediately. She quickly let go of her hand, stepping back, and her eyes widened. " What... just... happened? " She didn't even know when the question left her lips. She stared at her hands in disbelief, nodding her head negatively while stepping away from the bed even more. Axion took Kelsey's hands, massaging them gently while staring at her with his eyes glowing in hope and expectation. After some minutes of waiting, just when Axion was about to give up hope... Kelsey let out a really deep breath like she has been holding it back for years. Slowly she opened her eyes but c
❄️ CHAPTER 08 ❄️ Phoenix was shocked to the bone at what Axion said. " What?! " She yelled at the top of her voice. " Are you nuts or what?! " " No, you're talking nonsense Axion, nonsense! " " You don't believe me, do you? " Axion chuckled. Snapping his finger, a document appeared on the table. He took it and stood up, walking over to Phoenix before stretching it out to her. Phoenix grabbed the document from him. Flipping through the pages, her eyes widened in great horror. She froze on the spot, staring at what was written on the page and her signature which was at the bottom. " No " She nodded in disbelief. " No, this can't be true " " This is just a lie you made up. You're lying to me, you're playing tricks on me! " She yelled tearing off the page and tearing it to pieces. " You're a liar! " She threw the piece to Axion's face, her eyes flooding up with tears. " I am going to leave this place and you can't stop me " She snapped and rushed to the entrance door which was
❄️ CHAPTER 09 ❄️ Stretching out her hand, Phoenix inhaled deeply before exhaling. With her confidence boosting, " Abracadabra! " She exclaimed, staring intensely at the door with her burning red eyes, waiting for it to barge open by itself magically. Therefore, her face died in disappointment when nothing happened. Ellie nodded sideways, looking down in disappointment too. " Abracadabra! " Phoenix exclaimed again. Her red eyes went back to normal immediately. " Why is nothing happening?! " She groaned, glaring at her hand and the door. " Abracadabra!! " She yelled in frustration and anger this time around. Yet... nothing happened. The door remained closed. Phoenix let out a deep sad sigh of defeat, turning to look at Ellie. " Why didn't the door break open? " She threw her hands up in a dramatic manner. Ellie flew to her and perched on her shoulder. " What reason do you think is behind it? " He asked back. " It's simple... because I'm not a Phoenix like you said. I had my dou
❄️ CHAPTER 10 ❄️ " A red Phoenix " The bird replied, landing on the floor. Phoenix immediately forgot she had been crying. She couldn't stop staring at the bird before her, her lips parted in awe. " You...are...beautiful " She didn't even realize when that left her lips. " Really Phoenix, that is what's going on in your mind now? " The bird scoffed, snapping her out of her awe. " Oh sorry...I couldn't help it, sorry " She apologized. " What brings you to me, great one? " She asked, bowing a bit in a way of respect. " I heard your cry for help and the doubts in your heart " The bird replied, stepping closer to her. The bird took her hands and before Phoenix could fathom what was going on, the bird turned into a very beautiful woman. The woman looked exactly like Phoenix except for the fact she was a bit older with her long golden-colored hair which was reaching down to her back knee. Phoenix's eyes widened even more as her jaw dropped open. " You are a human?! " She exclaimed
❄️ CHAPTER 11 ❄️ Leaving the room with full confidence, Phoenix decided to go show Axion the new her. She was kind of surprised seeing it was already evening time. " Wow. For how long was I locked up in that room? " She wondered as she headed to Axion's room. She twisted the doorknob without knocking and saw Axion standing by the wardrobe. Axion swiftly turn and seeing Phoenix, rested his back on the wardrobe, like he was hiding something. To Phoenix's confusion, he breathing heavily, slowly, and unsteadily. Under his eyes were dark eye circles, his hair a bit messy. Phoenix rushed up to him. " Are you ok? Why do you look sick? " She asked, worry visible in her eyes and face. Axion glared at her weakly. " Get out " His voice came out soft much to Phoenix's surprise. " What's wrong Axion? You look sick and tired " She asked, placing her hand on his forehead to check his temperature. Axion slapped her hand off. " Get out " He snapped. " But... " I said get out! " He yelled, push
❄️ CHAPTER 12 ❄️ Phoenix let out a groan in pain. She was still lying on the floor beside the window. She slowly opened her eyes, as weak as ever. She looked around and her eyes widened a bit at how scattered the room she was in was. " Axion must have destroyed everything " She thought as she tried getting up. She felt a strong pain run through her back, making her groan even in more pain. Just as she was still struggling to get up, she heard the sound of something shattering to pieces, followed by a loud snarl. " Axion " She exclaimed in worry. She placed her palms on the floor, trying to support herself, but her arms were too weak to even stand, making her slump back to the floor. " Mom, I need your help please " She pleaded, closing her eyes. The necklace on her neck glowed as she closed her eyes and she felt something run down her whole body. It was as if, all of a sudden, she wasn't feeling weak anymore. She could feel her strength coming back and the pain she was feeling va
❄️ CHAPTER 13 ❄️ Phoenix can be seen seated on the bed beside Axion who was lying on it, unconscious. Unlike before, he was now in his human form. Phoenix was staring at him with a sad pout, letting out a sad sigh now and then. A knock came on the door and it opened, revealing Glinda. " Aunt, you're here " Phoenix said as she walked over to her. " How is he? " Glinda asked. " I don't know. He hasn't woken up since then " Phoenix replied with a sigh. " Will he ever wake up again, aunt? " She couldn't help but ask. " He will for sure, he is not dead. It will take him a few days to gain back all the strength and power he used while he was a beast, so don't worry " Glinda assured, and Phoenix nodded sadly. " No offense, aunt, but I've been wanting to ask you something " Phoenix spoke up after a moment of silence between her and Glinda. " Sure go ahead " " I just can't stop thinking; what happened to Axion? Why did he suddenly turn into a vicious beast? Has he always been like tha