Axel stared at him, still finding his words clear and wanting the old man to explain further."Axel, it is part of the rules that all Phoenix must possess a partner to produce and offspring one that would proceed with the legacy just like your father did, and here you are now, he explains.Axel remains mute for a second, trying to digest the newfound information. "So let me get this straight. What you're saying is that I have to get married."He nods and says, "Yes, and produce an heir."Axel put the two together, and a small chuckle left his lips. He didn't even have to explain or convince his old man of the initial plan he had in hand before he came in."Well, that's great," Axel says, cutting the old man off guard, as he didn't expect such a reaction from Axel."I do have a woman in---"His grandfather cuts him off.It better not be Ashley."Axel cuts him off with a growl that has the old man leaning back while letting a breath out."Good.""So, who is she?""Raya Lewis," Axel blurt
"Master" Nova calls out as Axel punches on the punching bag like his life depended on it. "What is it, Nova? I thought I made it clear that I wanted no distractions while I worked out?" Axel states in irritation. "I know master but it---" Axel cuts her off with a growl giving the punching bag a blow that has it burst out, while the sand leaks to the ground. Axel's chest lifted heavily up and down as he stared at it in shock. The last punch felt like the whole energy within him surged giving him more than he could contain. "What just happened Nova?" Axel asked. "The Ring is starting to take effect on your system, producing more energy as the day---" she explains yet he cuts her off. "I get it. How long does the bonding process take Nova" Axel asked. "I am not sure, but according to my calculations, You regain full power when you have reached your full limits" Nova explains just as Liam would have said. "And when does that happen?" "I can't say Master, it all depends on you"
He kissed her gently as she tried to fight back and push him off until she eventually gave in and let him in. She circled her arms around his neck while he gripped harder on her waistline. "Ugh," she moaned out as they broke the kiss.Axel moved down to her neckline, finding the dark hickey he had left on her the other day, a satisfactory smirk stilling its way to his lips. "Axel," she growled as he deepened the kiss on the other side of her neck, liking the effect he was having on her.Her hands roamed around his bare chest, biting on her lower lip to fight back the urge to let the sounds out.Satisfied with what he had done, he lifted up, reclaiming her lips, till he made sure he had tasted every depth of her mouth. His dick hardened with the feeling of her soft hands on him."Please," she moaned.He was unsure of what she wanted—to stop or not. Axel let out a growl, pulling back and observing her features. Her cheeks had turned crimson, while her eyes were left shut. He could
Axel stood by the altar, his eyes fixed on the beautiful bride walking towards him. Raya's uncle escorted her down the aisle, her graceful steps synchronised with the soft music filling the cathedral. Axel's heart swelled with emotion as he took in Raya's stunning beauty—her radiant smile, her sparkling eyes, and her elegant wedding gown. As they reached the altar, her uncle placed Raya's hand in Axel's, his eyes shining with wrath. "Take care of her, Axel," he whispered. Axel's gaze locked onto Raya's, and his voice filled with pure intensity. "I will," he states.There was something with Axles tune and the glare her uncle gave him, which didn't bother him for a sec.He could feel Raya's burning stare at him, and if looks could kill, he would be six inches under the ground. She had dared him and left him with no other choice; he wanted to prove to her that he was the big deal now and that he got to decide her faith. He held firmly to Raya's hands, a smirk lingering on his lips.
"The apartment you ordered is ready." Collins mumbles to his hearing.Axel nods. Arrange a driver that would take us now; I'm tired," he muttered with a hiss.The wedding party lasted almost an hour or so, filled with fake laughs and energy. Even though there weren't many people around, some business acquaintances came.Axel had ended his conversation, seeing as his aunt-in-law was trying to belittle him as her husband, and that was not something he was looking forward to."Does she have to remain oblivious about this? You're well aware that she's only looking down upon you because of"Asher was trying to reason with Axel and try to convince him that he shouldn't keep the truth from Raya, but it didn't bother him, and he wasn't going to do just that.He doesn't trust her well enough to keep secrets from him. Axel shakes his head. "The truth has a meaning hidden from her. We don't know her just yet.""Okay then. When you're ready, you can start getting going. Happy married life, bro,"
Lyra stirred up the morning sunlight, hitting her face, causing her to let out a growl, reaching for her phone by the side of her bed, thinking it was her old room. Realisation soon hit her, causing her to bolt up with her eyes wide awake. She looked like someone who had just seen a ghost.Her heart hammered against it's ribcage as she struggled to digest the memories of what had happened lately and down to her wedding night.She pulled the covers off her, her eyes widening as she saw herself dressed in lingerie she doesn't remember putting on.Her lips quivered, hoping it wasn't what she thought it was.Did he strip her off naked? The thought boiled her up, causing her to take her sheets off and walk out of the room, her eyes roaming around in search for Axle's figure."Axel," she calls out, yet there is no response.She walked into the kitchen with a sticky note on the wall, getting her attention.She walked towards it, pulling it off.'away for some days, would be back soon. Take
"The apartment you had ordered for is ready. " Collins mumbles to his hearing.Axel nods,"Arrange a driver that would take us now, I'm tired" he muttered with a hiss.The wedding party lasted almost for about an hour or so, filled with fake laughs and energy. Even though there weren't much people around some business aqusaintsnce came.Axel had ended his conversation seeing as his aunt in law was trying to belittle him as her husband and that is not something he was looking forward tonight."Does she have to remain oblivious about this? You're well aware that she's only looking down upon you because of---"Asher was trying to reason with Axel and try to convince him that he shouldn't keep the truth form Raya but it didn't bother him and he wasn't going to do just that.He doesn't trust her well enough to not keep secrets away from him. Axel shakes on his head, "The truth has to meaning hidden from her. We don't know her just yet""Okay then. When you're ready, you can start getting g
"you fucking little slut!" Darius chokes on Raya's throats as he pinned her to the wall.Tears had already began to accumulate at the brim of her eyes feeling the fear cloud her vision. "Let go of me" she cries out a pain. She did see this coming but didn't expect it to be this soon. Initially she was suppose to be married to Darius as it's been a long time thing, and her uncle and his father betrothed them for the greatness of their empire. Mr Mickleson was infuriated when he had found out about Raya's sudden marriage. Her uncle must have said something to convince him to back off and lay low for some time.But Darius wasn't going to have it. He has been trying to reach out to Raya ever since but she's been ignoring his calls and text messages. "You think you can go behind my back and be with that fucker right! You fucking belong to me Raya and not that crap" he roared his eyes burning with fury.She shakes on her head as tears spring out of them, "You know I had nothing to do wi
Axel stood in his penthouse, his eyes fixed on Liam. It was the weekend, and it's part of today's schedule to have training. Liam gazed at Axel with a critical eye. "You're getting better, Axel. Your strength is intensifying, and your movements are more precise." Axel nodded, his face set in doing the best he could. "I practice all the time. Too bad I haven't used my skills on anybody, but it's becoming very tempting, and I worry that sooner or later I will lose my cool." Liam smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "Axel. You have potential—great potential. Sooner or later, your powers will be revealed, and you'll move into the academy. Before then, I suggest you keep your anger contained and not harm any civilians." Axel's eyes widened, his heart racing with excitement. "The academy? You mean... the Phoenix Academy?" Liam nodded, his expression serious. "Yes, Axel. You have the makings of a great warrior. But remember, with great power comes great responsibility. Use your gi
Raya sat in the corner of the dark room, her body wracked with sobs. Every inch of her ached, a reminder of the brutal hands that had dragged her here. The room was too dark and suffocating, making her feel like she was drawing in her nightmare even though she was. Slow and silent sobs escaped from her lips as she tried to adjust her sitting position, but she had to bite on her lower lip to stop the cry that threatened to slip. She couldn't see a glint of lightness, and the silence in the room was oppressive and scary; it made her heart skip every here and there. The only sound that was heard was her deep breaths.Her mind raced with the thought of Axel. She had tried so hard to warn him not to get involved with her uncle or Darius, along with his father; they are two dangerous men that one shouldn't dream of mingling with. She hoped that he had realized that, but he was too bullheaded for a poor person.He never listened, always so confident in his abilities, never realizing the d
Axel walked through the front door of his apartment, exhausted from the long day it had been. The martial arts session had completely drained the daylights out of him. He needed to get some rest, and part of him hoped that Raya was asleep, as he didn't have the energy to entertain any of her dramas, at least not today again. He knows she has so many unanswered questions, but when it is the right time, he will let her in on it, but for now, no. As he walked further into the house, his exhaustion quickly turned to shock. The room was in disarray—furniture overturned, vases shattered, and papers scattered everywhere. "Raya!" Axel called out, panic creeping into his voice. "Raya, where are you?" He rushed through the living room, eyes scanning the area for any sign of his wife. But she was nowhere to be found. His heart dropped as he let out a frustrating hiss, yelling out her name. "Raya, answer me!" Axel yelled, his panic turning to fear. He dashed into the bedroom, but it wa
Axel walked through the front door of his apartment, exhausted from the long day it had been. The martial arts session had completely drained the daylights out of him. He needed to get some rest, and part of him hoped that Raya was asleep, as he didn't have the energy to entertain any of her dramas, at least not today again.He knows she has so many unanswered questions, but when it is the right time, he will let her in on it, but for now, no.As he walked further into the house, his exhaustion quickly turned to shock. The room was in disarray—furniture overturned, vases shattered, and papers scattered everywhere."Raya!" Axel called out, panic creeping into his voice. "Raya, where are you?"He rushed through the living room, eyes scanning the area for any sign of his wife. But she was nowhere to be found.His heart dropped as he let out a frustrating hiss, yelling out her name."Raya, answer me!" Axel yelled, his panic turning to fear.He dashed into the bedroom, but it was in the
Axel stood in his penthouse, his eyes fixed on Liam. It was the weekend, and it's part of today's schedule to have training.Liam gazed at Axel with a critical eye. "You're getting better, Axel. Your strength is intensifying, and your movements are more precise."Axel nodded, his face set in doing the best he could. "I practice all the time. Too bad I haven't used my skills on anybody, but it's becoming very tempting, and I worry that sooner or later I will lose my cool."Liam smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "Axel. You have potential—great potential. Sooner or later, your powers will be revealed, and you'll move into the academy. Before then, I suggest you keep your anger contained and not harm any civilians."Axel's eyes widened, his heart racing with excitement. "The academy? You mean... the Phoenix Academy?"Liam nodded, his expression serious. "Yes, Axel. You have the makings of a great warrior. But remember, with great power comes great responsibility. Use your gifts w
Axel trudged through the front door, exhausted from a long day of work. He expected to find Raya asleep, but instead, she sat in the parlor, her eyes blazing with anger."Where have you been?" she demanded, her voice low and menacing.Axel sighed, too stressed from dealing with Darius all day to engage in a fight. "I've been working, Raya. Where else would I be?"Raya's eyes narrowed. "Don't lie to me, Axel. I know you've been leaving early in the morning, before I wake up, and returning late at night, when I'm asleep. What are you doing?"Axel shrugged, trying to brush her off. "I'm just working, Raya. That's all." He responds, wanting the conversation to get over real quick.He didn't want to get involved in an argument, and he wouldn't tell her about working for Darius, but he knew he had to tell her about it, not just that it had to do with Darius.But Raya wasn't having it. She stood up, her eyes flashing with accusation. "You're cheating on me, aren't you? That's why you're neve
Axel's eyes narrowed as he waited in line at the cafe, his mind still reeling from the morning's events. Suddenly, he felt a tap on his shoulder, and his ex, Ashley, stood before him with a smug smile on her face."Well, well, well. Look what we have here. The poor, worthless Axel," she sneered, her voice dripping with venom.Axel ignored her, but Ashley wouldn't let up. "Hey, I'm talking to you. You're not too good to respond, are you?"Axel's eyes flashed with anger, but he remained silent."Oh, I see. You're still as mute as ever. No wonder you're stuck in a dead-end job, working for my sweetheart, Darius," Ashley taunted.Axel wanted so badly to ignore her, but no matter how much he wanted to resent her, she had been his first lover.He can still remember when he made things official with her and how she showed him what it meant to be loved.She made him believe in love; they had plans for each other, and he wanted to fight the world for them just so he could give them a decent li
Axel's eyes fluttered open, his gaze falling on Raya's peaceful face. She was lying on his chest, her body warm and soft against his. A chuckle slid out of his throat as he gazed at her, finding her adorable in her sleep.He gently placed a kiss on her forehead, not wanting to wake her. She stirred slightly, her eyes fluttering open, but then closing again, her body relaxing into his.Axel smiled a guilty one, knowing that he was responsible for her current situation.He felt a sense of pride wash over him. want to protect her if it's the last thing he's been doing.But as he gazed at her, his smile faded, replaced by a scowl. He remembered where he was going and who he was working for. Darius.His anger palpitated, and his heart raced with resentment. He didn't want to work for Darius; he didn't want to be at his mercy. But he had no choice.With a heavy sigh, Axel carefully removed himself from Raya's embrace, not wanting to wake her. He disappeared into the bathroom, his mind alrea
Axel trudged through the front door, his feet heavy with defeat. He felt like he was surrendering, like he was losing himself. The thought of working for Darius and being at his mercy made him feel cold and numb.He went straight to the bedroom, seeking to clear his mind. As he walked into the room, he came into view of her lying on the bed, her eyes closed and her face pale. Axel's heart ached with what he couldn't fathom. He wanted to talk to her, to tell her everything, but he couldn't find the words.He stood there, frozen, his eyes fixed on her face. He wanted to say something, anything, but his voice was trapped in his throat. He felt like he was drowning, like he was losing his grip on reality.He watched here's split open, knowing that she was never asleep but was only pretending, and he didn't make any attempt to wake her up or anything. Their eyes clocked as she sat properly, her eyes roaming around his face, which had bruises that had already begun to heal due to the ring