Chapter 38

"If you want the beautiful moments to shine, you have to contrast that with dark and gruesome moments. That’s the way life is." – Tony DiTerlizzi

JORDAN POV

The present held a precious fake charm in my heart, but that didn't mean I couldn't see the disaster that loomed over the horizon waiting to befall my future. Or maybe I was still perplexed by the life I was suddenly forced to leave.

I didn't know what prompted my decision on a whim that I was going to join Melody on another wicked adventure of making the world bleed. The previous one was still as fresh as a day in my brain, and I honestly don't know whether I had the guts to stomach what was going to happen next.

But still, here I was, surrounded by dark grey leather couches that spread outward. The mahogany tables were mounted to the floor expertly. a white rug ran the length of the aisle, from the main door ahead of me, down to the mahogany door by the end of the cabin. The light fixtures were dimmed, casting a soft and warm gl