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"I understand, but that doesn't mean that I agree," I hissed through gritted teeth. "Conceited bitch."

Aivena frowned. "Well, it was irrational to hope that you will be any more reasonable than an average demon. Shock."

An arch of lightning that came from her finger passed through the invisible barrier like it was never there and hit me right in the chest. The current coursed through my body like a wave of lava, leaving small aftershocks in its wake. Painful, but short-lasting. Still, I growled and pretended that it was harder to bear than in truth.

Aivena dropped her hand and hummed. "Electricity is a fine way to ensure obedience, isn't it? Highly painful even in potencies far from lethal. Consider this to be a preview of the methods I will employ to ensure your compliance to my rules."