It has to burn
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Last published Wed, Jul 8, 2026
Ara Blake has more skills than just being a SWAT agent and brilliant in every way. With a behavioral analysis degree and scores that knock anyone's in the FBI, she's a catch every Unit Chief wants.
Another skill she has?
Having a serial killer for a father.
But one Unit Chief in particular doesn't want Ara touching the BAU. Everyone seems to like her.
Except Aaron Hotchner.
Ara Blake has been running for a long time, but from what, no one knows.
But he wants her gone because she's reckless, a liability, and absolutely compromising.
But the only thing she starts compromising is the lines between professional and personal between her and Aaron.
AARON HOTCHNER X OC
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