chapter 71

As the neon lights flickered overhead and the soft strains of jazz music filled the air, Amari sat at the bar with her friends, nursing a drink as they laughed and chatted animatedly. The dimly lit interior of the bar cast a warm glow over the cozy space, creating an atmosphere of intimacy and camaraderie.

Amari took a sip of her cocktail, the cool liquid burning pleasantly as it slid down her throat. She glanced around the bar, taking in the eclectic mix of patrons who had gathered to escape the hustle and bustle of the outside world for a few hours.

As she scanned the room, her gaze came to rest on a man sitting alone at a table in the corner. He was tall and handsome, with dark hair and piercing blue eyes that seemed to glitter in the dim light. There was something about him that drew her in, a magnetic allure that she couldn't quite explain.

Curiosity piqued, Amari turned back to her friends, her mind still lingering on the enigmatic stranger in the corner. "Who do you think that