Shadows of Desire: A Cartel Romance

lips. As she turns to gaze at Alejandro, her smile falters, noticing he's already awake, his gaze piercing and unreadable."Good morning, Isabella," he says, his voice a rich timbre that sends a shive

s world. Her pulse quickens as she realizes the depth of his involvement in the cartel, and the danger she's placed herself in by getting involved with him.As she sifts through the documents, a wry smile tugs at her lips. "It seems I've fallen down the rabbit hole," she mutters to herself. "I just hope I can find my way back out again."Before she can delve further, Isabella hears footsteps approaching and quickly replaces the documents, her heart pounding in her chest. As she turns to leave, she comes face to face with Alejandro, his eyes dark and intense."What are you doing here, Isabella?" he asks, his voice dangerously soft."Just satisfying my curiosity," she replies, her tone guarded.Alejandro steps closer, his presence both intimidating and magnetic. "You should be more careful, Isabella," he whispers, his breath hot against her ear. "Curiosity can be a dangerous thing."As they stand together in the hidden room, Isabella realizes she's in too deep to turn back now. Her desire for Alejandro is a fire in her veins, and the thrill of danger only serves to fan the flames. But as she looks into his eyes, she wonders - is she the hunter, or the prey?As night falls, Isabella and Alejandro find themselves at a ch