Everything Went Dark

After formulating a quick fake alibi, Jordan started talking. The guards paused so they could listen to her. Now that she had their full attentions, she said that she was trying to be an Apocalypse loyalist because she understands that New Rome was a horrible idea of a new nation, even though the initial intentions were good. Jordan did hesitate to betray her friends, but decided that it would be in in her best interest to do so. She told the guards that her friends were forcing her to continue with the New Roman plans. Jordan unfolded the note and showed it to the guards. After reading it, they decided to take her to a different room and discuss what they heard with the Three Horsemen. Evie still hadn't woken up.

Now, let's skip ahead about a day. The Three Horsemen had decided that Jordan was telling the truth and her friends' executions would happen as soon as possible. Which meant an hour from now. As she was being told this, she was given a choice. She could release the rope that would bring the blade of the guillotine down onto her friends' necks. It was merely a choice. Nothing bad would happen if she chose to not hold the rope. It was just an option she had. Jordan chose to...