C45 His fragile mate

Alvin walked back into the room and sat on the bed, a safe distance from the sleeping Annabelle. He closed his eyes and began to doze.

Suddenly, his eyes flickered open, and they had turned a striking golden hue. As he blinked, they returned to their normal sea-blue color.

He turned to glance behind him and found Annabelle still sleeping in the same position he had left her