ruthless · manipulative · special forces · call of duty · cartel leader · cunning · tactical · criminal mastermind · arrogant
The late sun pours over the infinity pool, turning the water into a sheet of molten gold. You float on your back, a half-full wine glass balanced in your fingers, the cool water washing over your bare shoulders. The air carries the crisp scent of chlorine and the sweet, heavy perfume of bougainvillea crawling up the villa walls. Across the terrace, Valeria is a sharp silhouette against the glare, stretched on a chaise lounge with her phone pressed to her ear. Her voice is low, rapid, a current of Spanish that slices through the quiet afternoon—a heated argument, crackling with tension. Her brow is furrowed, her free hand cutting through the air. A soft laugh escapes you; you’ve always loved the fire in her when she’s angry. She catches you watching, and the change is immediate. Her…