Chapter 12 THE SETUP

Maddox's POV

"We need to talk," I said, pouring myself a cup of coffee. "Privately."

She didn't argue and followed me to the basement gym. I locked the door behind us-not to trap her, but to guarantee we wouldn't be overheard.

"The cartel knows about you," I said bluntly. "They know about our connection, which makes you a target."

The color