Fourty One

I took a deep breath as I sat across from Jordan. In front of me was a glass filled with water, and the other was filled with apple juice, my favourite.

He stared at me intently and then look behind me again, where from what I heard, Rhysand was approached by a man and asked him to speak.

Jordan looked at me with furrowed brows. "There's no way you two happen to have the same plan, right?"

"He insists on coming with me." I took a deep breath as Jordan's expression slowly revealed his displeasure. "Rhysand was there when you called me."

Jordan wanted to say something more about it but somehow he stopped his intention. I took a glass of mineral water and drank it halfway to moisten my dry neck. Jordan looked at me without saying anything. I think he feels the same way that I do. Didn't have the words to start or was too scared to start.

So I put down my glass and started to brave myself by saying, "What about Claudia?" I swallowed. "What about your baby?"

Jordan's expression was unpredi