It was only when Liam truly stood against Andrew that he realized the truth. For ten years, he had tempered himself like steel, yet in front of this man, the fear buried in his bones grew uncontrollably, like weeds breaking through stone.

Without warning, Andrew struck, and a massive surge of energy erupted from his palm.

Liam roared and braced himself to block, but it was useless. In a flash, Andrew clamped a hand around his throat and slammed him toward the ground.

Liam's eyes flashed w