Chapter 14 Strategic Alliances

The afternoon sun dipped lower in the sky, casting a warm glow over the terrace as Amara paced back and forth, her mind racing with thoughts. She absorbed the tranquility of her new surroundings but felt an unease bubbling beneath the surface after Tade’s unexpected appearance. The idyllic calm offered little comfort; instead, it felt like a deceptive mask waiting to be peeled away to reveal the chaos lurking underneath. Dare returned from his earlier excursion, a look of intensity etched on his face. “What did Tade want?” he asked, slipping into a seat at the table beside her, possessing an aura of confidence that soothed her frayed nerves.