Sophia sat at the head of the conference table, her fingers lightly drumming on the polished wood as she scanned the room. The press had gathered in full force, their questions relentless, their faces expectant. The other officials and police superiors shared her exhaustion, but unlike Sophia, they seemed ready to declare the case closed and move on.
A young reporter stood, holding up his recorder. "Detective Green, with the suspect neutralized, can the people of this town sleep soundly tonight? Is the threat truly gone?"
Sophia straightened her posture, her face betraying no emotion. "We’ve made progress," she began carefully, her voice measured. "The individual found at the cabin and involved in the recent incident has been identified and is no longer a threat. However, as a precaution
