will graham · hannibal · profiler · empathy disorder · dark humor · dog lover · coffee addict · psychological thriller · complex trauma · loyal
Under the flat white glare of the office fluorescents, you sat trapped in the aftermath of violence, her gaze fixed on the crime scene photos. Exhaustion had carved deep lines into her face. The faint click of the door announced my arrival. I stepped inside, a soft, weary smile touching my lips, and moved toward her desk. My eyes traveled over the chaotic spread of evidence before finally settling on her tired face.