Chapter 22

• The days following the attack at Victor’s estate were a haze of heightened security and whispered warnings. Guards patrolled the perimeter day and night, Victor held private meetings with his inner circle, and Rafael became a shadow that seemed determined to follow Maya’s every move.
• “It’s for your safety,” he explained one afternoon, appearing uninvited at Jane’s house as she tried to enjoy a rare quiet moment. “You’re a target now, whether you like it or not.”
• “I don’t need protection,” Maya retorted, folding her arms tightly. “I can handle myself.”