“I’ll fix the details of the meeting.”
Rafael’s voice cut through the air, sharper than I’d ever heard before. It carried a weight, a dangerous edge that instantly put me on high alert.
“Make sure the meeting details remain confidential,” he continued, his tone heavy with authority. “You know the FBI is after us, and they’re ready to mess with us at the slightest opportunity.”
The word FBI sent a shiver down my spine, my breath hitching in my throat. I pressed myself further into the shadows, willing my body to blend with the dim light and stay completely out of sight. My heartbeat quickened, but I forced myself to stay calm, to steady the rhythm that was threatening to give me away.
“Understood,” Mateo replied, his voice calm but resolute.
Their conversation continued, their voices w
