Eve~
Every inch of my body tensed as Cain's lips brushed over my knuckles, his touch lingering like poison. I wanted to pull away, to snap at him, but I couldn't afford to show anything. Not here, not with all their eyes on me. The name "blessed twin" felt like a blade twisting in my chest. If only they knew how wrong that was. My anxiety only deepened.
I kept my face as blank as possible, though inside, my pulse raced. Cain was dangerous—maybe even more dangerous than Hades, in a way that made my stomach twist. As if I couldn't feel any more vulnerable than I already did.
"It's an honor to meet you," I managed to say, my voice flat, detached. I withdrew my hand from his grasp, careful not to look at Hades just yet. I could feel his gaze burning into me, and every second felt like a countdown to an explosion.
