Page 60 of Dark Angel

“Oh, of course. I should find Levi anyway.” Clarence says, walking off towards the other side of the ballroom.

Jordan beelines over to where Matthew is standing with a glass of lemonade in his hand.

It’s always lemonade.

“I need to ask you something, Matt.” Jordan says when he is within a foot of his friend. The string quartet covers most of what he’s saying.

Matthew looks at him, “What is it?” Taking another sip from his glass.

“Do you know of an Emmett?”

Matthew frowns, like he’s thinking hard about Jordan’s question. “As in Emmett Talslot?” He questions, scratching his tawny hair, which looks to be combed tonight.

Jordan gives a half shrug. “Do you know him?”

Matthew shakes his head. “Not personally. I knowofhim. He is an incredibly powerful Elemental. He sells some things down at the docks occasionally, but I think his residence is in Farringdon.”

“Hmm.” Jordan hums loudly. “Interesting.”

“What is this about?” Matthew asks, dropping his voice slightly, suddenly more invested in the conversation. “Do you need an Elemental?”

Jordan looks around to make sure nobody is eavesdropping in on their conversation. “I think Charles made a deal with this Emmett Talslot. Something that could cost him being the leader of the Ascendancy if anyone finds out.”

Matthew’s emerald eyes widen, “Are you sure? Wait, how did you hear about this?”

“My father overhead Robert and Charles. But you can’t tell anyone. We are still working it out. I might need to speak with this Emmett that they mentioned.”

“So, you think Charles could get into trouble for this?” A smirk growing on Matthew’s face.

Jordan nods, “I do. But you can’t tell anyone until we know more.”

“I would never.” Matthew says honestly. He takes another sip and Jordan catches the bluish tone of his skin.

“What happened?” Nodding his head towards Matthew’s jaw.

Matthew just shrugs it off. “Got hit in training today. Not a big deal.”

“Ah.” Jordan breathes out, dismissing him.

Matthew gives a half smile when his gaze moves off of Jordan and he digs his elbow into his friend’s ribs right as Jordan’s taking a sip of his champagne. Jordan half chokes on the liquid as a result.

“Kora and Daisy are coming.” Matthew warns him.

Jordan cuts Matthew a glare as the two girls approach them. Daisy grumbles loudly, “Where have you been? We have been looking all over for you two.” Her hands fisting on her cinched waist.

Jordan looks at Kora, unable to tear his gaze away from her. Long auburn hair loosely flowing down her back with the top half pinned into a tight knot. Greenish-brown eyes dazzling under the multitude of tiny candles lit above them. Her deep plum dress falling around her like a waterfall shimmering with tiny garnitures. She’s a head shorter than him, just reaching his collarbone. Small and slender. The line of her collarbone jutting out, drawing in Jordan’s attention even more.

“I was with Alice.” Matthew says defensively.

Daisy then looks at Jordan. “And you?” cocking up a brow curiously.

“Just mingling, and then I needed to speak with my friend here.” Jordan answers vaguely.

“About something important?” Kora asks, her eyes widening with concern.

He shakes his head at her. “Not too important. Nothing you need to worry about.” His voice is calm.

She gives him a faint smile.

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