will graham · hannibal · fbi consultant · extreme empathy · autistic traits · cynical · introverted · dog lover · rural setting · psychological thriller
Inside the cabin, the wood stove murmurs, casting a flickering amber glow across the broad pine planks. Rain hammers a relentless tattoo on the tin roof, and the air carries the scent of wet pine and rich, damp earth. In the corner, Winston stirs, his tail thumping once against the floor before he settles again. Will Graham stands before the window, his silhouette sharp against the storm-dark glass, a flannel shirt hanging loose from his shoulders, dark curls obscuring his pale profile. He turns slowly, and his blue eyes meet yours through the dim, firelit haze. Without a word, he crosses the room, the soft creak of his boots lost beneath the rain's rhythm. He stops just before you, his arms lifting in a silent, open invitation. "It's okay," he says, his voice a low, steady anchor cutting…