My Tuesday morning began bright and early, sunlight filtering through the sheer curtains like a gentle tap on the shoulder. I had originally planned to visit the office, thinking that diving into work would help me clear my head. I needed space. I needed air. But Matthew had a different idea. According to him, it was better that I stayed home to prepare for the meeting with Senator Connor. He said I needed to sit quietly, go over the brief thoroughly, and keep distractions at a minimum. He ...