Phoenix Rising Eternal Flames 7

Phoenix Rising

Eternal Flames 7

Cree Storm

Maggie Walsh

Phoenix Rising

Eternal Flame 7

Manny has had a hard life, but when he is taken in and adopted by Angelo and Morgan, Manny thinks his life is finally on track. That is, until he is kidnapped by a green man who tells Manny that he’s not who he and everyone else thinks he is. The truth of who Manny really is sends him spiraling out of control and he is terrified that when his new family finds out, that he will lose everything and everyone he loves.

Frankie has always thought Manny was sexy as hell, but he was way too young, and just happened to be one of his closest friends' son. However, when Manny is rescued, Frankie can't help but notice the change in the young man.

When the two discover they are mates, Manny and Frankie must work together with their friends to find answers, before the Phoenix Rising gets Manny killed.

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Dedication

We want to thank all our readers for their support and kindness. Without them this series would never be.

And to our families for putting up with all our craziness and six hour meetings.

PLEASE NOTE:

Due to some confusion, we have changed our series named Eternal Fulfillment to Eternal Flame: Maddox. It is recommended that our stories be read in order, to avoid any confusion....

Burning Desire, Eternal Flame 1

Rising from the Ashes, Eternal Flame 2

Courting the Phoenix, Eternal Flame 3

How to Claim Your Dragon, Eternal Flame 4

A Higher Calling, Eternal Flame 5

Fear of Discovery, Eternal Flame 6

Adding Fuel to the Flames, Eternal Flame: Maddox 1

A Bite to Remember, Eternal Flame: Maddox 2

Phoenix Rising, Eternal Flame 7

CHAPTER 1

You do know that when my dad and pop find me you're going to so have your ass handed to you? Do you know Morgan Barrett? He is third in command in Illan Sutherlan's clutch. He is not a dragon to piss off. Then there's my other dad, Angelo Carbone. He may not be as large as my other dad, but mess with me and he is far deadlier, Manny yelled as he pounded on the door to the room he had been brought to three nights ago.

Manny had been walking home from his job when out of nowhere a green man appeared, grabbed him by the arm and poofed him to who knew where. Manny was absolutely confused about what was going on. He was nineteen and had nothing to offer any kidnapper. However, it was his holding area that really had him shaking his head.

His room was huge. This one room had to be the entire square footage of his home with his two dads. The man that took him was only a couple of inches taller than his own five-seven and he wasn't all muscles like Manny's pop, Morgan. This guy was taut and firm, kind of like a swimmer or a runner. However, the man's looks were completely deceiving when it came to strength.

Banging on the door, once more, Manny screamed, Let me the fuck out of here! I want to go home!

Are your accommodations not to your liking, young one?

Manny turned around sharply, gasping when he saw the green man holding a tray of food. What the fuck? Where did you come from? Who are you? What do you want with me?

The man set the food on the small table near the window, then gave Manny a pointed look. I do not believe that the word fuck is one you should be using. You've lived with the humans too long Errynn. We must work on your manners.

Who the fuck is Errynn? My name is Manny──Manny Carbone-Barrett. I am the son of my dad Angelo and my pop Morgan and you have no idea what hell you are about to be put through when they find me, Manny snapped, trying to hide his fear.

Shaking his head, the man replied, No. Your name is Errynn Bidi, son of Yvnia and me, Rune Bidi. I have brought you to the old pixie realm to give us time to talk and come to an understanding.

Manny drew back. You have got to be a few cards short of a full deck. I'm telling you, my name is Manny. My mother's name was Cindy Martinez, I never even knew my dad. Mom told me he was killed in a great battle before I was even born.

Sighing heavily Rune sat in a cushioned high back chair, Errynn──

Manny! My name is Manny! Manny snapped in frustration.

Rune closed his eyes. Manny knew that look, he saw it often on his Uncle Ethan and Day's faces when they would come over and his Dad would start on one of his rants. Rune slowly opened his eyes, and calmly said, Fine, I will call you Manny if that makes you happy──for now. All I want is to speak to you and have a chance to know my son. I promise no harm will come to you, Manny. Just please sit with me and have a meal. We will talk and I will explain everything.

"Seriously? I am not your son, asshole, and you have majorly lost what little mind you have if you expect me to just sit, eat with you, and talk as if you have not kidnapped me and taken me from all my family and friends." Manny snapped incredulously.

Rune pursed his lips. I do not like your tone, nor your language, Manny.

And I suggest you tell someone that gives a shit about what you like, Manny sneered sarcastically.

Rune tilted his head up towards the ceiling, letting out a slow breath he lowered his head once more until his eyes met Manny's. I just want to talk, Manny. I'm willing to meet you halfway by calling you by another name. What is it going to hurt for you to just hear me out? After you hear what I have to say, if you want to return to Crystal, I will take you back.

Manny was skeptical about this guy, but if there was a chance to get out of this place, Manny was all for it. Fine. I'll listen to you, but when you're done, I want to go home.

Sadness crept into the green man's eyes, but he nodded his assent. My word is my honor, and I honor my word.

Raising a brow Manny muttered, Yeah, okay. Whatever.

Shaking his head, Rune replied, Honor, truth, and respect is very important when going into manhood, Manny. Some people don't have much, but so long as you have those three things, you are a rich man. I would have hoped Angelo and Morgan would have taught you that by now.

They have taught me plenty, and you forgot family, Manny murmured.

With a small nod, Rune replied, I concede to your point.

Manny looked at the man confused. You talk funny.

Rune smiled. That's funny. I was thinking the same about you.

Manny was kind of at odds. He knew that he should be fearful or angry because Rune took him from his home, but he had not been mistreated and Rune actually seemed kind of nice. However, he could be pretending so that Manny would get comfortable and then swoop in and hurt or kill him.

Manny, I have no intention of harming you. Had I wished to do so I would have already done it, Rune replied.

Manny's eyes went wide. You read minds?

Shaking his head, Rune said, You are still young and every emotion and thought is written all over your face.

Oh. Was all Manny could say as he sat, looked at Rune, and said, So, what is it you wish to talk about?

You, Rune said mater-of-factly.

Sighing heavily, Manny said, Fine, then talk, but I have to warn you, my story is not any different than many other young kids out there. Sperm donor swoops in, gets mom pregnant, sperm donor leaves, mom raises child on her own. End of story.

Rune looked at Manny with great sadness. That isn't your story, Manny. It was never my intention to leave your mother to raise you on her own. There were circumstances that you are unaware of.

Shaking his head, Manny replied, My mom and I didn't have secrets, Rune.

You did this one because I made sure of it, Rune replied regretfully.

What? You threatened her life or something? Is that what you did? You threatened to kill my mom! Manny snarled getting angrier with each word he spoke.

Rune rolled his eyes. Oh, for the love of──I did not, nor would I ever, threaten your mother. I did, however, use a mind-altering potion that changed it so she would have no memory of me.

You fucked with my mother's head! What the fuck? Are you like those asshats, Levi, Jinx, and his dick head brother? Are you a fucking snake? Manny gasped in horror.

Rune growled, No, I am a fairy. Now, please stop interrupting me so I might explain.

However, Manny felt terror encompass his entire body. A fairy had taken him prisoner. Manny's dad and pop had warned him to be aware of the dangers the fairies and elves were bringing to Crystal. He had been there when Angelo almost died when Kerrick, leader of the elves, had taken over the man's body and spoke through Angelo. The fights in the park and the constant threats that had the blaze and clutch continuously risking their lives. Now one of them had taken him prisoner.

Manny was in such a panic, he didn't know that Rune had come to him until he felt a gentle hand on his shoulder pushing him forward so his head was past his knees, his voice whispering, Manny, breath. I swear on my soul I am not going to harm you. Please, breathe or you are going to pass out.

I'm gonna die. Manny rasped fearfully.

Rune sighed, "Not for many, many centuries to come, as long as I am around. Now sit up and