Simply put...and it’s not that simple.
A mix of narcissism and sociopathic behavior is a dangerous cocktail.They can be charming, blend into society and attract people who adore them.The problem is they lack the ability to feel.
Mostly.
Often they will have one of two people that are important to them, and the attachment or bond will be extreme.They might believe it to be love, and it can be, but psychologists would likely call it dependency.
That person is usually a mother, sibling or lover.Someone useful that they depend on for affection, survival or whatever else they require.
Or they’ve allowed themselves to form a bond.
For survival often.
In other words, they have a purpose.
Void of any compassion.
I wonder what role Caylee plays in Brad’s life and if she is important to him.They work closely every day—not just in the same office.His reaction to me was interesting.
He’s still thinking of kidnapping her.
“From what we know, all he’s doing is trading.He views child porn, but we don’t have any evidence yet that he’s taking part in any pedophilia with these kids,” Liam notes.“Physically.”
“But he could be.”Josh keeps staring at the screen, and I know where his mind has gone when he turns to me.
“I’ll pull her out if I think she’s in danger,” I say firmly.
I mean Caylee.
“And say what?”
I haven’t worked that part out yet.
“Dirty weekend, I don’t know.But she’s not the only person in the office, and every day more and more kids are walking through his door.”
“We need more data.”Ryder walks along the large boardroom wall staring at the large zoomed in images.“Is the system something we recognize?And by we, I mean Thomas.”
He snorts.
“Unfortunately, no.Could be custom-made.Our guys are currently trying to crack it.We will.I just don’t know how long it will take.”
“Feds might know,” Liam says.“We need to update Reed.”
“He’s right.”I glance at Josh.“We can’t assume they shared everything with them.It’s time to loop them in and align our information.”
Josh nods, pulls his phone out and leaves the room.I wouldn’t be surprised if he has the FBI director and POTUS on speed dial.
He pops his head back around the corner.“Jake, get ahold of Cole and update him.”
“Yes, sir.”
A warmth rushes through my chest knowing Caylee’s been adopted as part of the Black Hawke team.She’s Cole’s sister—it’s not because of me—and one of Cassy’s best friends.
She’ll be protected no matter what happens between us.
Thanksgiving weekend was a powerful reminder that we can’t be together.I never want her to be exposed to the miserable drama within my family.
I realized as I drove home that night that if Caylee had been there, I would’ve been furious.Not because she saw any of it, but because it would have spoiled her Thanksgiving.She deserves much more than that.
