Chapter 14

Chloe Madden

As the morning sun streamed through the precinct's windows, the conference room filled with the murmur of voices. The air was thick with tension as officers and detectives gathered to discuss the pressing issue of Frank Barlow. I noticed several female officers sneaking glances at Carter and blushing; honestly, I couldn’t blame them. He was an impossible distraction.

I took my seat next to him, trying to maintain a professional demeanor, but my mind kept drifting to Carter Gray. His intoxicating scent and commanding presence were constant distractions.

The commissioner, my father, opened the meeting. "We need to come up with a solid plan to take down Frank Barlow. His operations are getting bolder, and we can't afford any more slip-ups. We have Carter here to help us out, and hopefully, we keep him busy enough to slow down his criminal spree."

Carter leaned back in his chair, his eyes glinting with amusement. "Isn't it ironic that we're here discussing how to get rid of a