My eyes stayed fixed on Armand the next day, captivated by the power he exuded with every step. We'd marched into Senator Liam's office with an entourage—Armand's guards and Max's team—a clear statement in itself. Brenda had used Autumn to signal us on Senator Liam's arrival, and the entire senatorial office seemed to hold its breath as we walked in. Senator Liam caught mid-sip of coffee, nearly choked as he looked up to see Autumn opening the door to let us in. He fumbled, reaching for a tissue on his desk to dab at his mouth, his eyes shifting from me to Autumn, before settling on Armand and finally Max.
"What the hell is going on?" he demanded, glancing between us.