Summary

June narrates Chapter 20 as she meets with the Senate at Batalla Hall. She reflects on her hate of meetings and how she wishes she was in the streets taking action. Anden addresses the senators and tells them that the African squadrons have joined the Colonies. He gives the floor to June who tells the audience that they will surrender and negotiate a treaty with the opposition. Serge and Mariana object politely while the senators yell in outrage, insulting the Elector and Day and warning against the effect a surrender would have on Anden’s image. Anden slams his hand down and threatens the senator. June looks at him and feels worried about the violence in his words. She realizes that she does not belong in the Senate. The meeting ends, and Anden asks to speak with June.

Anden and...