Revealing mysteries

The next day, a blend of unrest and interest stirred within me upon waking up. Deven's unanticipated care for me and his proposal to aid had implanted a lasting impression in my mind that I struggled to dispel. While dressing and readying myself for the forthcoming events, I found myself constantly reliving our dialogue.

As I was preparing to leave, a message from Ian buzzed on my phone.

Ian greeted Amora and expressed his wish to meet with her that day in order to have an important conversation. He also hoped she had a good night's sleep.

Although his message lacked clarity, my curiosity took hold of me. I promptly responded and accepted the invitation to rendezvous at a nearby cafe. During my stroll towards our meeting point, I couldn't help but ponder about what could possibly be of such great significance or urgency for Ian - given that he was generally direct in nature; however, this instance had an unusual air surrounding it.

As I entered, Ian was already positioned at a seclude