Red Eyes

She yelled, her body shaking with anger as tears streamed down her face.

She was furious, her emotions raw, and in that moment, she had moved closer to him—almost as if she wanted to melt into his arms, to bury her face in his chest. But then, she froze.

Her eyes widened in shock as she tilted her head up, locking onto Cain's face. More importantly, his eyes—once a familiar golden brown—were now a deep, menacing red.

"Your eyes!" she gasped, horror lacing her voice. Her trembling hands reached out to touch his face, only to halt abruptly when she caught the frown that settled on Cain's features. He stepped back, away from her touch, his expression filled with visible disdain.

"Who are you?" he asked, his voice devoid of warmth.