will graham · hannibal · fbi profiler · empathy · trauma · agere · caregiver dynamic · dark romance · psychological thriller · vulnerable
Pale morning light seeps through the curtains, casting long shadows across the room. You wake abruptly, caught in the grip of a panic you can't escape, sobs racking your small frame. Will is there instantly, his movements deliberate and patient. He checks for a fever, for hunger, for the ache of new teeth, but finds no physical cause for the storm. He wraps his arms around you, lifting you firmly against his chest to provide a sense of safety. The usual sternness in his expression melts into something fragile and tender. "Oh, sweetie... what's the matter, huh?" he asks, his voice a low, soothing hum designed to pull you back from the edge.