For Us (A Morgan Cross FBI Suspense Thriller—Book Six) by Blake Pierce

Author:Blake Pierce [Pierce, Blake]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: UNKNOWN
Published: 2023-11-09T18:30:00+00:00

CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

The break room was dimly lit, casting shadows on the plain white walls that were adorned with outdated posters about workplace safety. The hum of the fluorescent lights above seemed to heighten the tension that hung in the air like a thick fog. Morgan approached the coffee machine, her hands trembling slightly as she reached for a stale Styrofoam cup.

"Come on, Morgan," she whispered to herself, willing the machine to dispense the dark liquid faster. "You've been through worse. You can handle this."

As the bitter aroma filled her nostrils, she tried to focus on the warmth of the cup between her hands, to allow it to ground her in the present moment. But her mind refused to cooperate, instead replaying fragments of memories and half-formed thoughts, each one more unsettling than the last.

Is this really what I've become? she wondered, her gaze fixed on the swirling patterns in her cup. A woman who can't even trust her own partner? I said I wanted to work alone... I should've stuck to it.

She shook her head, trying to dislodge the unwelcome thoughts that threatened to pull her under. This wasn't the time for introspection – not when there was a killer out there, stalking his next victim.

Taking a deep breath, Morgan raised the cup to her lips and took a tentative sip. The hot liquid scalded her tongue, but the pain was almost welcome; it served as a reminder that she was still alive, still fighting.

The sound of footsteps echoed through the break room, pulling Morgan's attention away from her coffee. She looked up to find Thomas standing in the doorway, his warm smile contrasting sharply with the cold dread that had settled in her chest.

"Hey, Morgan," he greeted her, his voice light and friendly. "Taking a break?"

"Something like that," she replied, forcing a smile onto her face. It felt strange, almost unnatural, after everything that had happened, but she couldn't deny the small measure of comfort it provided.

Thomas stepped further into the room, his movements fluid and effortless. "I've been reviewing security footage from around where the victims have been found," he said, his expression turning serious. "No luck yet, though."

Morgan's heart sank at the news. She had been clinging to the hope that they might find some clue, some connection between the victims that would lead them to their killer. But as the hours ticked by, that hope was beginning to slip through her fingers like sand.

"Thanks for trying," she told him, her words genuine despite the hollowness that accompanied them. Deep down, she knew that Thomas was doing everything he could to help her – even going above and beyond what was expected of him. And while she didn't want to admit it, she found herself grateful for his support.

"Of course," he replied, his eyes meeting hers with an intensity that took her breath away. Thomas shifted on his feet, the smile on his face never faltering. "So, listen, I know we've both been incredibly busy with this

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