Chloe Wallace needs a new start. When she lands in Washington, D.C. she hopes for the best. Finding a new job, meeting new people, and living a normal life away from her abusive ex-husband.
She moves into the Capital Plaza Apartments, right across t...
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CHLOE
CASPER, WYOMING
TWO WEEKS LATER
Two weeks and no leads on Dean's case has left the team exhausted.
There have been no more murders in the area. The Metro PD wants to close the case. The Captain says the killer probably got caught... or killed. Spencer reminded him, not so kindly, over the phone that one of the Hillside Stranglers, Ken Bianchi, committed two murders in Bellingham, Washington after the duo fell apart.
What are you saying, son? That I don't know how to do my job?
That's exactly what I'm saying, Captain.
I stood proudly outside his office, a thrill rushing through me. I love dominant Spencer. Confident Spencer. Spencer who's protective and sweet and strong. He doesn't think he's any of those things, but I disagree.
D.C. is on edge, and the team is trying to keep the press from talking about a serial killer.
Or multiple serial killers.
I still think Dean killed those women. And I think his partner killed him. Out of jealousy? Rage? I'm not really sure, but I can't help but feel entirely responsible for the lives that have been lost.
We left D.C. the morning after Spence got out of the hospital. I had to call Jason and ask him to let me into the club four hours before opening so that I could get my stuff. I wasn't allowed to tell him where I was going, but I got my final cheque and gave him a hug goodbye.
I can't even go to Cheyenne's funeral.
I can't have my cell phone. We have internet that Garcia's monitoring for any nefarious activity. She's got my email open 24/7, so she's definitely seen all the sex toys I've bought over the years. That's not embarrassing at all.
I hate this. I hate having to hide. I hate having to put my life on hold for this and sacrificing my freedom and autonomy. I couldn't even call my own mother to tell her I was leaving. Penelope assured me that she would make the call, with Hotch's approval. Even Diana has increased security at the hospital she's staying in.
She didn't want to leave us alone, but Spencer can't solve a case, protect me, and care for his mother at the same time.
The entire flight to Wyoming, I had a pit in my stomach. I feel like we're running away from solving the problem, but Spencer assured me that we're doing the right thing. If we're in D.C., I'm in danger. He can work the case from anywhere.
