The moment he saw Captain Lee, Dave lunged forward, his eyes wide with terror.
His voice, distorted with agitation, cried out, "Officer! She's in the kitchen! She's in the kitchen! She's trying to kill me!"
Watching Dave, a man nearly his own age, sobbing uncontrollably while grabbing the hem of his clothes and yelling "Officer," Captain Lee felt the urge to just close his eyes.
But thoughts were just thoughts. There was a job to do, and he wouldn't be careless.
Captain Lee drew his tranquilizer gun and, coordinating with the team member beside him, advanced step by step toward the kitchen.
The glass door to the kitchen was closed. Looking through it, they could only see Shea, wearing an apron, chopping something.
A faint smile played on her lips, and her light, cheerful movements suggested she was in a rather good mood.
Zoe Sawyer stood beside Heath Hale, her eyes scanning the living room, committing certain details to memory.
