but , damn it all , brand could n't turn his back on love and simply walk away . his eyes get darker when he 's angry . todds face returned to the serious intent of his visit . i felt it then , an ice cold sensation washing over me . the metal connected with the flesh of his head with a brute clang and knocked him to the ground . instead , the circling started to happen with ease . she smiled her biggest , most charming smile in the girls face . 