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."

a cold, mocking laugh. "What else do you want? Greedy much? Even if I wanted

grinned. "Don't worry. If you're willing to

"Then what

replied, "Get on your knees and

there, stunned. It felt almost as if her ears had betrayed

Leslie looked completely flabbergasted. She pointed at Andrew and

she had seen

she heard someone dare say something

that again!"

to fill the air. Her pupils

sharp, matching her intensity

ется

said get on your knees and admit you were wrong and I'll consider teaching you alchemy. Did you hear me

pressure kept building, spreading

drenched in sweat. She knew this atmosphere too well,

sign that Luna

in panic, "Andrew, apologize now! Otherwise,

your mouth, or I'll be happy to smash

believe