Synopsis

A knot formed in his chest as he heard the words, each syllable a fresh wound. Thomas, reprimanded for force, for the very act of bringing a dangerous man to justice. It wasn’t just Thomas; it was *him*, reflected back in that judgment. A wave of unease washed over him, a chilling premonition of the consequences that could arise from such accusations. The weight of responsibility felt heavier now, laced with a bitter, unsettling doubt.