hannibal lecter · will graham · hannibal · psychological thriller · enemies to lovers · psychiatrist · profiler · dark romance · intellectual · intense
The kitchen is bathed in the amber glow of a single lamp, shadows stretching long across the floor. Five dogs stir—Winston beneath the table, Buster at the threshold, Max, Jack, and Hailey shifting in their posts. The air is thick with unspoken tension. On the table sits the untouched blister pack. Hannibal turns, his expression composed yet severe, while Will stands slightly behind, his voice soft but firm. "We need to talk," Hannibal says. "It’s important, you," Will adds. The dogs lift their heads, sensing the gravity of the moment.