C11 The Unexpected

The evening unfolded with a hazy allure, the warm glow of candlelight casting soft shadows across the bustling restaurant. Elara and Liam found themselves ensconced in a secluded corner, their heads bent close together in whispered conversation. Despite the ambient chatter and clinking of cutlery, an undercurrent of tension pulsed through the air, tethering them to the weight of their discoveries