โ CHAPTER 51 โ It was morning already and Axion slowly opened his eyes. He was feeling a little bit energized, unlike yesterday. Glancing bedside him and not seeing Phoenix by his side, his heart skipped a bit in fear and he almost jerked up but he was still too weak to sit up. " Phoenix " He called but didn't get any answer. He was starting to get troubled and scared. Just as he was struggling to crouch up, the door opened, revealing Phoenix who had a tray in her hands. Seeing her, Axion heaved in relief. For once he thought something happened to her. Sighting him awake, " Good morning " Phoenix greeted with a broad smile which Axion gladly returned as she walk up to the bed. She kept the tray on the table beside the bed and went over to help Axion sit up. Placing a peck on his forehead, " I brought you breakfast " She placed the tray on the bed and sat down. " You woke up early today? " Axion asked and she nodded. " I wanted to make breakfast before you wake up " What she s
โ CHAPTER 52 โ " Phoenix...I...I...lo..." Phoenix's phone rang just then, cutting Axion off and snapping her out. She took out her phone and seeing it was Glinda calling, she stood up. " Excuse me " She left. " Damn it! " Axion grunted. Just when he was about to confessing his feelings for her. Phoenix came back later and resumed what she was doing. " You wanted to tell me something " She reminded and that made Axion's heart skip again in nervousness. Should he tell her now or should he wait? Is now the right time? What if... No, now wasn't the right time. Phoenix is only worried about him getting better and confessing now won't make sense. " I...just...erm wanted to say that..erm...I missed you " He said instead and Phoenix smiled at him. " But I'm right here with you, why are you missing me then? " She couldn't help but ask. " Maybe because I want you to stay by side till forever " Axion mumbled and yep, that got Phoenix blushing. " Can you stop flirting with me Axion
โ๏ธ CHAPTER 53 โ๏ธ " Don't do it...please " Axion pleaded but Phoenix wasn't buying it. It's high time someone teaches Medusa a lesson and she wants to be the one to do that. She needs to fucking show Medusa her place! Seeing Phoenix wasn't bulging in, Axion turned to Medusa. " Keep Phoenix out of our personal matter, Medusa, and fight me instead. It's me you want right? " " Shut up! " Medusa snapped at him. Using her strong first, she struck Axion on his chest which paralyzed him instantly and he dropped to the floor. " Axion! " Phoenix and Glinda exclaimed with widened eyes. " How dare you?! " Phoenix roared and charged toward Medusa who jabbed her with a strong blow, sending her rolling to the floor, a whimper leaving her lips. " Phoenix " Axion called out faintly, struggling to get up. He needed to save his Phoenix, he can't let her do this on her own. Glinda rushed to Phoenix and reached out to help. " No aunt. Stay out of this " Phoenix muttered and stood up. " This is be
โ๏ธ CHAPTER 54 โ๏ธ Axion was devastated and broken. His Phoenix was in his arms, lifeless and not talking to him. He felt his soul left, like a huge part of him was no longer with him. His whole world came crumbling down in a spec. Phoenix was his life, his everything. He is just a mere beast, who hated himself without her. His whole life was boring and flat but she came and made it fun. She made him feel loved despite being a beast. She protected him with her all and now...she wants to leave him just like that. No, he can't take it, he can't live without her. Who will take care and nurture him now? Who will tame him whenever he turns into a beast? Who will kiss his forehead and assure him that everything will be fine? Whose scent will he take in now, that is soothing enough to calm and relax him? Who will be his addiction now? " Phoenix, I need you. I love you so much and I'm nothing without you. Please don't leave me " His tears were pouring down like floodgates of water. He could
โ๏ธ CHAPTER 55 โ๏ธ Axion laid her gently on the bed and sat beside her. " Are you feeling pain anywhere? Does your chest hurt? Do you need anything? " He questioned all at once, making Phoenix laugh. " I'm perfectly fine Axion. I should be the one asking you that. Your wounds..." She placed her hand on his chest. " Does it still hurt? " She asked, running her hands on the bandages covered in blood. Axion held her hand and placed a kiss on it. " I don't even feel the pain anymore. You're more important to me than it " He expressed and Phoenix pouted sadly. " Let me heal it completely then " She made to unwrap the bandages but Axion stopped her. " You need to get some rest first. You can do that some other time " He said. " Just let me..." " Don't be stubborn Phoenix. Get some rest first " Axion helped her lay back fully on the bed and covered her up. He placed his hand on her face, caressing it tenderly. His hand on her face was all Phoenix needed to relax and slowly, she fell a
โ CHAPTER 56 โ Night came and Axion and Phoenix we're busy taking a bath together. They were both in the bathtub with Phoenix backing Axion. It was a quiet atmosphere as Axion scrubbed Phoenix's hair. Her eyes were closed as she enjoyed Axion's hand doing wonders on her hair. His hand was so soothing that she prayed he never stops. He was scrubbing her hair so calmly, so gently, and efficiently. She was still enjoying that when she felt Axion's hot breath on her neck and close to her ears as he placed a passionate kiss on her wet neck before trailing to her ear. She shuddered greatly as her body squirmed. " Phoenix " His husky voice made her whole body react greatly and a moan left her lips. " Yes " " Promise me, that you won't try what you did today ever again " He whispered, and Phoenix bit on her lips to hold back the moan threatening to slip. " When it comes to saving you, I'd do it a hundred times without looking back " She replied softly. " But I don't want you to. I c
โ๏ธ CHAPTER 57 โ๏ธ ๐๐ Phoenix let out a wide yawn, stretching out lazily as she opened her eyes. She has never had such an amazing sleep like she did last night. She thought she was going to have nightmares because of the spooky story Axion read to her but to her surprise, it didn't even come to her mind. Maybe because she slept on him. Speaking of Axion, wasn't she on his lap last night? Where is he? She climbed down from the bed and left to the bathroom. After brushing, she left the room and headed downstairs to look for Axion. She was still by the stairs when the scent of something burning hit her nose making her grimace. She looked up and saw smoke emitting from the kitchen making her eyes widen. She scurried off to the kitchen and there she saw Axion playing fisticuffs with the cooker which was one fire. " Oh my God! " She exclaimed, looking around. The kitchen was a total mess. " Axion, what are you doing? " She rushed to him but Axion pushed her away slightly. " Stand ba
โ๏ธ CHAPTER 58 โ๏ธ ๐๐๐ Phoenix was standing in the mirror, all dressed up. She was doing the final round-up on her hair when Axiom entered. He too was dressed up. He walked up to her and hugged her from the back, kissing her neck. " Are you done? " He asked and Phoenix hummed, keeping the comb she was holding. " Where are we going, Axion? " She asked and turned to face him. " Don't worry, it's a surprise " Axion smiled at her and took her hand. " Let's go," He said and they both left. Stepping outside the house, a car was already waiting for them. But unlike before, Axion wasn't the one driving. He was in the back seat with Phoenix. The ride was a quiet one as Phoenix gazed outside through the window while Axion was busy with a call. The car halted on getting to the airport and Phoenix turned to Axion with widened eyes. " Why are we at the airport, Axion? " She demanded. " Just follow my lead Phoenix. You'd find out soon " He held her hand as they both stepped out of the car
๐บ EPILOGUE ๐บ Soon they were done bathing and dressed up. Axion was combing Phoenix's hair while she giggled still thinking of their baby's first kick. A knock came on their door just then. " I'll go answer it " Axion volunteered and left for the door. He opened it and there was Glinda with a tray of food and a smile on her face. " Good morning aunt " Axion greeted. " Good morning my dear. I made breakfast for you two " Glinda replied and walked in. " Tamara and Lola are back from the holiday I sent them. When I figured out who Medusa was, I had to send them away so she won't use them for her evil plan in any way. You can go visit them now " She strode up to Phoenix and placed the tray on the table. " Aunt " Phoenix beamed on seeing her. " How are you doing my dear? And the baby? " Glinda cupped her face. She has become a mother to Phoenix these past months. " We're both fine. It's just Axion. He has been acting like a dick head these days" She teasingly pouted and Axion gla
โ CHAPTER 72 โ The King of all Dark Genie slumped to the floor and let out a peal of painful laughter, not minding that Axion had stabbed him again in intense rage. He was giving his last happy laugh seeing as Corbin was lying dead on the floor next to Glinda and Phoenix who were crying. He was going to die for sure but yes, he made sure to ruin their happiness before doing so, at least now he can go in peace. Axion yelled in anger and jabbed him continually with the dagger, his tears rolling down without control. Even in his last breath, this beast ruined the chance he had with his elder brother. He is just bent on ruining him! They both were supposed to live happily ever after together and make up for those 27 years they were apart. Corbin deserved a second chance. He shouldn't have stood in his place! Now his elder brother died because of him and because of this heartless Devil. Who is going to call him little brother now? With all the rage in him, Axion stabbed him until he ma
โ๏ธ CHAPTER 71 โ๏ธ Pulling the dagger out, his cloth already stained with her blood, " Goodbye, Medusa. I hope to see you soon...back in hell! " He spits in disgust. With the dagger still dripping blood, Corbin extended his arm and the orb reappeared. And then he set off, resuming his search for the heart. ................ " Lucifer " Phoenix called out to the face of the Devil and his eyes widened in horror. And for the first time, he felt fear and his Golden heart started beating wildly. His name was his prestige, his honor, and hearing it from the mouth of a mere mortal was his weakness. It made him insecure. Since the first King of the Dark Genies began up until now, no one has ever known or found any of their names. So how did she figure out his name? How? Seeing the shock on his face, Phoenix snorted and glanced at Axion who was smirking. So his name was Lucifer after all. For once they thought that since he normally uses the title 'Devil', his name will be something diff
โ CHAPTER 70 โ FAST-FORWARD " To kill the King of all Dark Genie, you all need to go to the Lone Forest and find his heart. Inside his heart dwells all his power, his caged feelings, and weaknesses. When you find his heart, destroy it with the Golden Dagger. Doing so will render him to nothing but a mere, weak mortal...then, you can easily slay him with only but one strike of the Dagger into his chest." " But note...only a Dark Genie can find his heart and only a Dark Genie should strike him down with the Golden Dagger..." Glinda narrated in detail all that Narcissa told her to Axion, Phoenix, and Corbin who were all preparing and getting themselves ready for the battle ahead. Tonight was just the perfect time to end that Devil. In the Lone Forest, for the first time after 500 years, there will be a Golden Moon summoned by the Devil himself. This means the Golden Dagger will be more effective tonight. Meanwhile, in his dark cave, the King of all Dark Genie had reckoned
โ CHAPTER 69 โ Axion pushed Phoenix off and stormed out. He was fuming in rage and his was aching badly. He got to the garden and stopped, ruffling his hair in frustration. " How could she give our child to that Devil just that easily? What the fuck was she thinking?! " He yelled angrily. Crouching to the beach, he face-palmed himself and started crying. While still crying, he felt a hand on his shoulder prompting him to look up only to see Corbin standing beside him. He looked away, sniffing back his tears. Corbin stretched out a handkerchief which he reluctantly accepted. " Do you want to talk about it? " Corbin spoke up after a moment of silence. " Why did she strike such a deal with that monster? What is going to happen to my child now? " Axion blurted out. Corbin sighed and settled beside him. " Why don't you try to put yourself in her shoes? What would you have done if you were her? " He inquired. " She should have just let me die! It would have been better than ruining ou
โ๏ธ CHAPTER 68 โ๏ธ The Devil erupted in a loud, hoax laughter making Phoenix shoot him a hard glare. " What the fuck are you doing?! Let them go, now! " She roared angrily. " Calm down, Phoenix. You aren't able to move because I said so. The instance you do, those spears you see over there will pierce straight into their head and...dead! " Uncontrolled tears flooded Phoenix's eyes as she glanced at Axion and Corbin. This is all her fault. She shouldn't have allowed them to go ahead despite her instinct warning her about the danger. Why didn't she listen to it? " Listen to me Phoenix. The life of your mate and that of his brother is in your hands. I might decide to let them go if you tell me what you're ready to give me in return. So tell me, how far can you go to save your Axion? " " Just let them go! Why won't you just let us be?! What have we ever done to you?! " Phoenix yelled angrily as her tears rolled down. " Mind how you talk to me, young lady! " The Devil thundered. "
โ CHAPTER 67 โ " The King of all Dark Genie's name? Does he really have one? " Axion couldn't help but ask. Glinda and Corbin we're back from the library and had told Axion and Phoenix about their discovery. They were all having a discussion. " For this book to mention something like it, then he definitely does have a name " Glinda presumed. " Erm...maybe his name is Lucifer, I mean that's the common name for a Devil like him " Corbin chipped in. " I don't think so. If his name was Lucifer then he wouldn't be using the word 'Devil' all the time because it will be a lot easier for us to point out his real name " Phoenix reasoned and they all nodded in approval. " I think his name will be a simple one but it will be way more difficult for us to figure it out. Maybe we can try finding someone who knows his name or isn't there? " Axion demanded. " I think Medusa might be the only person who knows his name. She is his most loyal worshipper after all and also his woman but you know he
โ CHAPTER 66 โ Axion slowly opened his eyes and the first person it landed on was Phoenix. His eye beamed on seeing her. He was lying on a bed with Phoenix seated by his side and holding his hand while Glinda was standing beside Phoenix. They both smiled broadly seeing he was awake. " Axion " Phoenix flashed him a smile and he slowly sat up. Before he could even say a word, she hugged him. He was confused at first but still returned the hug. " I'm so happy you're fine. I missed you so much " Phoenix cried, placing a kiss on his neck. " What happened, momma? " He asked softly and Phoenix pulled out. " I understand you don't remember anything but that doesn't matter. I'd explain everything to you later. Right now, you need to get enough rest to replenish all the strength you've lost, ok?" She explained and he nodded without objecting. He was about to lie back down when Corbin entered. He had been standing outside, contemplating whether or not to come in. He was ashamed to face Axi
โ CHAPTER 65 โ AT THE HOSPITAL Phoenix was resting on the bed with Glinda beside her, squeezing her hand reassuringly as they wait for the doctor to come back with the test result. Corbin was also present. The door opened and the doctor finally entered. Seeing the doctor, the tension in Phoenix only increased. " Doctor, what does the result say? " Glinda asked and the doctor passed the test result to her. As she opened the envelope, a smile crept up the doctor's lips. " Congratulations Miss, you're three days pregnant " She announced and shock went down Phoenix whose eyes almost popped out. " What?! " She exclaimed and the doctor chuckled. " I'm...pregnant? " It was more like a question as she stared down at her tummy. Glinda on the other hand was more than happy to hear the good news. She immediately hugged Phoenix. " Congratulations my dear. Axion will be more than happy to hear this " She chuckled happily. " How is that even possible? " Was the only question going on in Phoe