Chapter 18 - Dessert

Jordan's P.O.V.

I prepare to open the door to get our food and trip over the edge of the table causing one of my statues to fall to the ground. I curse under my breath and open the door just as the lights go out. After getting the food I look out the window and realize the city is having a blackout. After setting the food on the table, I run to Dakota's room. After everything that's happened, I can only imagine what they must be thinking. When I reach them, they both look at me in relief.

"What was that loud bang, and why are the lights out?" Anushka asks as I wrap my arms around them.

"The bang was me being clumsy and knocking over a small statue. The lights are out because the city is having a blackout. Don't worry, we're safe here," I tell them, kissing each of their foreheads. We leave Dakota's room, and I turn on the fireplace so we have some light.

"I was thinking about Cora. How did she get all the way up here without anyone stopping her, and why was she waiting as if she