Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

The next second, Leslie flushed with a mix of shame and rage as she realized Andrew had just played her like a fool. She stomped furiously, shouting, "Open the damn door or I'll break it down myself!"

Right then, the door swung open, and Andrew appeared. He asked, "What brings you two here?"

Andrew rubbed his ear. "Ah, my bad. I thought it was a dog barking outside. Didn't expect it to be you."

Leslie's face twisted in fury. "Did you just call me a dog?"

Andrew shrugged. "I didn't call you anything. You're the one who said it. It has nothing to do with me."

Leslie clenched her jaw, about to explode.

Just then, Luna's icy voice cut through. "That's enough."

She glanced at Andrew, still as cold as ever. "Did you find that funny?"

Andrew shrugged. "Kind of. So, Ms. Phelan, what brings you to my doorstep?"

Luna let out a faint scoff. "Two things. First, like last time, I want you to teach me alchemy. Second, I want to wipe the slate clean between us. From now on, you're with me, and you'll have free rein in all of Blumedale. That's a generous offer, wouldn't you say?"

Andrew shook his head. "Not generous enough."

mocking laugh. "What else do you want? Greedy much? Even if I

"Don't worry. If you're willing to give, I can handle

turned to visible disgust. "Then what

"Get on your knees and say you were wrong. Do

felt almost

She pointed at Andrew and exclaimed, "Are you insane?

Luna kneel? In Leslie's entire life, she had seen countless

had she heard someone dare

again!"

the air. Her pupils narrowed ever so slightly as she

gaze was just as sharp, matching her intensity without the

ется

on your knees and admit you were wrong and

pressure

in sweat. She

that Luna was

shouted in panic, "Andrew, apologize

turned his glare on her. "Shut your mouth, or I'll be happy to smash

could not believe