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Warm Blood Cool Case - Part 8

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"The tour is the trap," Casie interrupted, pieces clicking into place. "Public setting, multiple witnesses, historic location. The killer wants an audience."

"Or they want you to come alone," Elias added. "Force you to choose between protecting civilians and maintaining your cover."

Rick paused, jacket half-on. "Your cover? What cover?"

The question hung in the air like a loaded gun. Casie felt the weight of both men's attention, the careful balance she'd maintained for ten years finally reaching its breaking point.

"I'll explain on the way," she said, making a decision that would change everything. "But right now, we have a potential victim to protect."

Rick's phone buzzed as they headed for the elevator. His face went pale as he read the message.

"Mason Reeves didn't show up for work today," he said. "His assistant found blood in his apartment."

The elevator doors closed with a soft chime, sealing them in with the weight of their failure. They were already too late.

"Fifth victim,"
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