The neon sign of The Roastery Coffee House glowed brightly in the night air. Inside, Nidhi and Savitha were lost in their world, laughing over old college memories and catching up on lost time.

A few tables away, Shiva sat casually, sipping a black coffee. His eyes constantly scanned the cafe's entrances, the glass windows, and the parking lot. Every few minutes, his sharp gaze flicked back to Nidhi to make sure she was safe. To anyone else, he looked like a relaxed customer, but under the surface, he was a trained panther on high alert.