Synopsis

The humid air hung thick, heavy with the scent of salt and something else… something illicit. Detective Harding squinted against the glare off the harbor, his gaze fixed on the two figures hurrying away from the docks. They were young, almost boyish in their haste, and clutched at bulky shapes wrapped in canvas. A foolish attempt at discretion, he thought grimly. He signaled to Officer Reyes, who expertly navigated the crowded streets towards the fleeing pair. The whispers started almost imme