Charli

Nox looked my direction as Isaac moved the car into traffic. “Because I wanted you there.”

I leaned back against the seat with my lips together and tried to calm my nerves. Surely I wasn't there because of some political struggle for votes. I never doubted Alton used my party as a means to influence Senator Higgins, but would Nox do the same thing?

“What’s the matter, Charli? Is that so hard to believe?”

“Well, Nox.” My volume was ...