In the girls' changing room at the SFPD, I throw my bag into the locker designated for my use. I pull off my street clothes and start to dress in my officer's uniform.
A million thoughts race through my head--who's on duty where in the syndicate, the case Joe and I are working, and the imminent investigation into who's playing Jacob's game.
My fingers find their way to my forehead nervously, tracing the symbol scarred into the skin. At this point, with how worn down I'm getting, I can only pray that I won't slip up anytime soon.










