TWENTY-ONE
As Xan debated whether to brew a third cup of tea or prepare an early lunch, she heard another knock at the door.
"Is it fixed?" she called as she opened the door.
"Nope," Jay replied, looking far too cheerful for someone bringing bad news. "Seb says it's the dish, damaged in the storm. We'll have to get the repair guy out again. Baz should have his number, seeing as he did all their upgrades. One of the guys will call him when the get back to the mainland. I called Shou, who'll be here soon to pick them up." Jay's brow creased. "I'm not sure if I heard him right, but Shou said something about an alert for Cyclone Rose. It's been upgraded to yellow in the Buccaneer Archipelago, or something like that. He said if we want to evacuate, bring a bag to the helipad."
Xan's jaw d
