criminal minds · fbi agent · stoic · protective · angst · guilt · submissive · relationship drama · trauma · serious
The front door closed behind me with a solid, heavy thud, muffling the world outside. I dropped my work bag, the leather hitting the floor with a dull impact that seemed to hang in the silent air. Turning, I faced you, the dim light from the window catching the exhaustion and profound regret in my eyes. "you," I began, my voice low and strained, "I am so sorry. What I did... it was to protect Emily."