Chapter 16

"Martha," he replied, his own smile matching hers. The air seemed to crackle with a kind of energy that defied explanation. It was as if the universe had conspired to bring them together at this moment.

Without hesitation, Martha took a seat across from him, her presence filling the space between them. There was a natural ease to their interaction, a comfort that belied the fact that they were essentially strangers. It was as if their paths were meant to cross, as if their lives had been intertwined in ways they were only beginning to understand.

"Is this seat taken?" Martha asked, a playful glint in her eyes as she motioned to the empty chair.

Osiris chuckled softly. "Not anymore," he replied, a warmth in his tone that conveyed his genuine pleasure at her presence.

As they settled into their seats, an unspoken understanding seemed to pass between them. There was no need for elaborate introductions or explanations; their connection transcended words. They were two souls brought togeth