Blind Devotion

The café was quiet, soft jazz playing in the background as people chatted in low tones and sipped from warm mugs. Daphne sat tucked into the corner booth, her back pressed against the leather seat, shoulders hunched. She looked tired. Her hands were trembling slightly, fingers picking at the napkin in front of her like it was the only thing grounding her to the moment. Nolan sat across from her, h