Shahin had imagined Andora as hideous and repulsive, complete with a large wart on her nose, like any self-respecting witch from tales of old. The reality, however, was the complete opposite. Never – never in his life – had he seen a woman as breathtakingly beautiful. And in that instant, a wave of doubt overwhelmed him: could he really kill a woman like this?
Women had never been a priority for him. Of course, he had thought about marriage someday – a wife who would also be his friend, confidante, support, and the mother of his children. He imagined her to be handsome, though he hadn't been particular about hair or eye color, as long as she was loving and generous.
