The Power: Chapter 27: Allie Summary & Analysis

Allie is in the castle’s chapel just before the party. Most of the paintings have been “replaced and reimagined according to the New Scripture.” There is even a picture of herself with a symbolic tree behind her, the eyes in the center of her hands.

Jocelyn has requested a private meeting with Eve. Jocelyn explains that she feels very lost, and starts to cry. As soon as Eve puts a hand on Jocelyn, she understands Jocelyn’s issues. Jocelyn asks if she can heal her. Eve says that all they can do is pray. As the two pray together, Allie gives a few pushes of power to Jocelyn’s system. Jocelyn gasps: her skein is “humming steadily.” She is shocked that she has been healed. She thanks Eve profusely.

Eve goes down to the party. Tatiana is there, guarded by two young men in very tight clothing. Tatiana speaks about the cruelty done by the North Moldovans. Tatiana then tells one of the men behind her (Peter) to go get wine for her. When he returns, he accidentally interrupts a joke she is telling. Tatiana berates him: “Just like a man,” she says, “Does not know how to be silent.” She shatters the bottle on the floor and demands he lick the wine up, which he does. Allie is repulsed, but the voice tells her that if she says anything she will weaken her power.