Chapter 18

The morning sun had risen over the city, casting its warm glow on the bustling streets as Amethysta and Eira made their way to their university classes. The previous night's encounter with Icarus still lingered in Amethysta's thoughts, like a vivid dream that refused to fade.

Amethysta's father, Patrick, and Eira's fiancé, Mateo, had left earlier, each with their own concerns weighing heavily on their minds. Patrick, preoccupied with worries about his daughter's involvement with Icarus and Dempsey's return, had left for work with a sense of unease. Mateo, on the other hand, left his office.

As they entered the lecture hall, Amethysta and Eira took their seats, their minds temporarily shifting from the events of the night before to the impending classes. The professor began the lecture, and the room filled with the rustling of notebooks and the faint hum of whispered conversations.

Hours passed, and as the lunch break approached, Eira couldn't contain her excitement. She leaned over to