Kat tried to recoil as he grabbed her face with his bloodied hand but his hold was strong and unyielding.  Her eyes struggled to look away from his frantically but his grip would not allow it and his nearly glowing eyes pulled hers in.  Try as she might she couldn't close them and shut him out.  His gold flecked eyes pierced and penetrated her mind.  She could feel him invading, searching, rummaging through her thoughts and memories.  It was painful and exposing, making her feel like she wanted to collapse.  Desperately she tried to hide things and keep them from him, especially thoughts of her family, but it was to no avail.  He could see into her innermost workings as easily as if she was made of crystal.  When he released her her eyes snapped shut tightly, wanting to lock everyone out.<br/><br/>As soon as his words confirmed his knowledge of her brother she felt her heart stop dead, only beating with every step she heard him take back toward her.  She was nearly catatonic, her mind not even allowing her to think of the devastating possibilities.  When he spoke Kat could feel his got breath assault her cheek as if backing up the threat.<em>Coward!</em>A real man would have preferred a fair fight.  But there was nothing fair about him!<br/><br/>