Veronica practically screamed when he did that. She didn't know how the bracelet dealt with burns, but she was already so weak. She didn't have much fight left in her. Her shirt was torn, her hair was a mess and her nose was bleeding enough to make it look like she was a murder victim.
She attempted to kick Spike again, but she was way off her game right now. She didn't even have the energy to try and call for help or get someone's attention.