C31 The Bad Man

Katie's POV

I sat at the dimly lit corner booth of the cozy Italian restaurant, my fingers nervously tapping against the wine glass. Romeo, my best friend and confidant, slid into the seat opposite me, a concerned expression etched on his face.

"What's eating you up, Katie?" Romeo asked, his voice filled with genuine worry.

I sighed, my eyes fixed on the flickering candle between them