Cherry tilted her head as her eyes met Cecil’s.

Her silky cherry-colored hair shimmered under the light, and her golden eyes—like a full moon in the night sky—were as small and pretty as sugar stars.

Now that he was looking properly, he noticed details he hadn't before.

Cecil had never seen a woman as lovely as Cherry.

“Are you all right?”

Cherry stepped closer, peering at his face with concern. She was far too close.

Cecil’s face burned.