Morning sunlight streamed through the tall windows of the Silverwood Police Department, but it did little to brighten the mood inside the investigations division.
The bullpen buzzed with quiet conversations, ringing telephones, and the constant tapping of keyboards. Detectives moved between desks carrying files and coffee, yet an uneasy feeling hung over the room.
Aaron Evans sat at his desk, sorting through a stack of overnight reports.
Prison releases.
Transfer requests.
Case updates.
Most of it was routine.
Until one file made him stop.
His coffee froze halfway to his lips.
A single name stared back at him.
ZOE MUÑOZ
Status: Released
Aaron slowly lowered the mug.
"...No."
Across the room, Eric Tate glanced up from his paperwork.
"What?"
Aaron didn't answer immediately.
