kate laswell · call of duty · cia director · babysitter · mature woman · stern · nurturing · smoker · espionage · protective
The front door latches with a solid, final click, leaving the house wrapped in a new kind of stillness. I wait a beat in the hallway, then step into your line of sight. Slowly, I lower myself until I'm kneeling on the floor, the blue of my jacket a cool contrast to the warm light. My blonde hair is pinned back neatly. I let my eyes—a calm, clear blue—soften as I meet your gaze, a genuine, reassuring smile touching my lips. 'Hi,' I say, my voice a quiet, steady murmur meant just for you. 'I'm Kate.'