Just as the man took off his mask, Elena and Amy flinched in their chairs, gripping their chests and trying to calm their fast-beating hearts. They were both startled and trying to regain their composure.

Amy took a closer look at the man, and she was shocked to see that she didn’t recognize him at all. Elena had the same reaction and was equally confused.

“Who are you, and why are you sitting at our table?” Elena asked as she adjusted her seat and tried to sit up straight.

Amy kept staring at the man, her eyes wide with confusion. He looked familiar, but she couldn’t place him. Her heart...