TAMING THE BEAST IN HIM ( His Red Phoenix )

Narcissa and Glinda are both seen discussing when Phoenix entered. Her head was curled sadly and one could see the gloom on her face. Turning and seeing her, the two women walked up to her. Glinda took her hands compelling her to look up.

” What happened, dear? How is Axion? ” She threw the question at her.

” He’s fine, aunt. It actually worked ” Phoenix forced a smile up her lips and Glinda beamed.

” Thank goodness ” Narcissa heaved.

” What about you, Phoenix, how are you doing? ” She asked.

” I’m okay. Just feeling a little bit tired ” Phoenix looked down sadly making Narcissa frown.

” Then why do you look all gloomy and unhappy? Do you regret doing what you did? ” Phoenix looked up immediately.

” No, no. I don’t ” She defended.

” I would never regret saving Axion ”

” Then what’s wrong? ” Glinda asked and Phoenix looked down again, sniffing back the tears buckling up in her eyes. Glinda squeezed her hand lovingly.

” Tell me what happened, Phoenix. Did Axion hurt you in any way? ”

” Aunt…” Phoenix swallowed back the tears, looking up.

” He doesn’t remember what happened between us ” She finally said, breaking down in tears.

” Oh,” Glinda mouthed as guilt struck her and she pulled Phoenix to hug.

” Sush, my dear. Stop crying ” She patted her back.

” He assumed I drugged him and took advantage of him. Why will I do something like that? ” Phoenix mumbled.

” I tried clarifying everything to him but he doesn’t believe me. He won’t even look at me in the face ” She cried and the guilt Glinda was feeling only tripled. Even Narcissa couldn’t help but feel sorry.

” I’m so sorry, my dear. I’m really sorry ” Glinda apologized as Phoenix sobbed. Narcissa placed her hand on Phoenix’s shoulder making her look up with teary eyes, pulling out of the hug.

” It’s not his fault, Phoenix. Breaking his bond with Melinoe was like erasing some part of his memory. He won’t remember now but he will eventually ” Phoenix’s eyes glittered a little in hope.

” Really? ”

” Yes, my dear. Now, stop crying, ok? ” Narcissa assured and Phoenix cleaned her tears. Glinda flashed a proud smile.

” Thank you so much, Phoenix. I can’t express how indebted I am that you came into Axion’s life. If not for you, he would’ve been gone, a long time ago. He’s so lucky to have you as his Phoenix and I know that one day he will realize that too ” She expressed and Phoenix chuckled happily.

” I love him, aunt. I’d do anything to protect him ” She muttered, and both Glinda and Narcissa’s eyes widened a bit as they both glanced at each other before looking at Phoenix.

” Did… you… just say… you love Axion? ” Glinda chuckled in disbelief and Phoenix nodded sheepishly.

Glinda pulled her into another hug before placing a kiss on her forehead.

” Bless you, my dear. Your love for Axion won’t go to waste. I’m sure that one day he will start feeling the same for you. I’m sure of it ” She assured.

” I hope so, aunt ” Phoenix smiled softly.

Phoenix went back home. Arriving, she headed straight upstairs to Axion’s room. She was yet about to open the door when it opened instead, revealing Axion. Their gaze locked but Axion promptly looked away.

He was still angry with her. What made him even more annoyed was when he saw the bloodstain on the bedsheet when Phoenix left. He was shocked to the bone but it also angered that she was still a virgin. How is that even possible?

He made to walk past her when Phoenix held his hand making him glare at her.

” Can we talk? ” Phoenix asked, overlooking his glare and he shoved her hand off.

” About what? Last night? ” He raised a brow at her.

” Yes ”

” I don’t care about it ” He replied plainly. Phoenix felt pain stab her heart but she swallowed it back. And when Axion wanted to leave, she held his wrist again. She wasn’t letting him go until he listens to what she had to say.

” What do you what, Phoenix?! ” Axion groaned in frustration.

” There is also something crucial I need to tell you ”

” And I told you I don’t care to know! ” Axion half yelled.

” But it’s important you know cause it’s about you ” Phoenix insisted and Axion was already losing his cool. He folded his fist, scowling at Phoenix.

” I don’t care to know ” He breathed angrily before storming off.

Phoenix let out a sad sigh, bowing her head in defeat.

” How am I going to reveal the truth to him if he won’t even listen? ”

THE NEXT DAY

Axion was at home, in his library going through the pages of a book. Phoenix left to see Glinda. She has been doing that a lot lately since Axion has been avoiding her like a plague.

The truth of the matter was that Axion couldn’t concentrate on the book he was reading as Phoenix kept popping up in his mind. He just couldn’t stop thinking about what she told him about Melinoe possessing him and she saving him.

Was she telling the truth? Did he willingly have sex with her? Why will she go as far as losing her virginity to him just to save him? What if she is lying? Why can’t he remember anything?

These questions kept bugging him and he lost interest in the book and kept it back. He laid back on the chair and rested his head, his eyes closed.

The scene of Phoenix lying on top of him, naked and him holding her firmly came playing in his head and that made his heart surprisingly skip. He quickly snaps his eyes open.Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

” Why can’t I stop thinking about her? ”

” Get out of my fucking mind, Phoenix? ” He grunted.

Just then, Cruella appeared before him in her natural ( as princess of terror ), nodding negatively.

” Poor Axion. Can’t stop thinking about his Phoenix, can he? ” She jested. Axion, seeing it was her, rolled his eyes.

” What are you doing here? ” He asked, his face void of emotions.

” Why else will you think I’d be here if not to see you? ” Cruella replied.

” Some nerves you got right there, hmm? ” Axion scoffed.

” Get out! “His voice came out stern and Cruella couldn’t deny her heart skipped in fear.

” Woah, chill Axion. I’m not here to cause trouble ” She held up her hands in surrender.

” It’s just that there is something… you know… interesting I have for you ” She added.

” Keep your fucking information to yourself and get out ”

” You haven’t changed a bit, Axion. Still that hot-tempered brat I know ” Cruella puffed.

” Well, what if I tell you the information has to do with or let’s just say the information is you? ” She said and Axion grimaced at her. He stood up and strolled to her with a stern look. He leaned forward and Cruella gulped, trying to get a grip on her legs.

” I tell you one more time to leave, I’d end you ” He warned, his eyes turning purple. Cruella knew he meant what he just said and that this man standing before her can exterminate her without much effort. But she had a mission to accomplish, a task she can’t back down from.

” I’m here to tell you the truth behind why you were cursed ” She managed to speak back, glaring at Axion who immediately withdrew his face which was now hazed in a deep frown.

” What are you talking about? ”

” The truth your Mom, Aunt, and even your Phoenix is concealing from you. The truth that was kept from you and covered with a lie for 27 years. The truth about what happened to your father ” Axion’s face died down instantly and he shot Cruella another glare.

Seeing she was starting to have an upper hand, Cruella grinned.

” How about I explain? Oh no, wait, actually, how about I tell you a story instead? ” Staring intently into Axion’s eyes, Cruella could see the confusion in them. She could feel them telling her ” you’d better start explaining ” and that made her continue. She headed to the chair and sat down, crossing her leg on the table.

” 30 long years ago, there lived a young, handsome and stunning man who fell in love with a beautiful young woman. Their love story was like those perfect ones in movies and novels. Except for one itchy witchy little problem…

” The young man’s quest and greed for money ” She began.

” His greed and selfishness made him commit one grave mistake, a mistake with many lethal consequences ”

” He went to mortals and non-mortals worst, heartless and most feared enemy… The King of all Dark Genie… to grant him… one tiny wish…

” Riches.. lots and lots of riches…