Andrew said evenly, "If you can quit acting slutty, I might consider sparing you a slap."

Cordelia's face darkened, and she did not dare continue. Eric had already beaten her so badly before that the shadow of it lingered in her mind.

Once again, Andrew pressed his hand against the seal on her back. The burning sting hit him instantly.

The Flamebinding carried a fiery force similar to his Inferno Strike, but there was a difference. His Inferno Strike was pure, explosive heat, while the Fl