Chapter 17: Betelgeuse (1)

But the LORD said to him, “Not so; anyone who kills Cain will suffer vengeance seven times over.” Then the LORD put a mark on Cain so that no one who found him would kill him. - Genesis 4:15 * * * “Rowen.” “Yes?” “I think I might be hallucinating…” Rowen had been about to spear a thick slice of steak with his fork. He set it down and gave Sharon a mildly concerned look. It was a little bright for hallucinations.