Chapter 54: Meeting with the Devil.

Jeff' POv: "Hello," he said, sitting down across from the man. "You must be Nathan." "That's right," the man said, smiling warmly. "And you must be Jeff. It's nice to finally meet you in person." Jeff nodded, feeling a knot of nerves in his stomach. "Same here," he said, trying to sound confident. "So, what is it you wanted to talk to me about?" Nathan leaned forward, his eyes serious. "I want to tell you about Rose," he said. "There are some things you should know about her." Jeff felt a jolt of alarm. "What do you mean?" Jeff asked, trying to sound casual. "What kind of things?" Nathan looked around the coffee shop, making sure no one was within earshot. "I can't say too much here," he said, lowering his voice. "Do you have some time to meet later, somewhere more private?" Jeff's heart was pounding in his chest. He wasn't sure if he should say yes or no. But his curiosity got the better of him. "Yes," he said. "I can meet you later. Where and when?" Nathan gave J