The Prophet Cop's Treachery

I announced my retirement, and the whole SWAT team erupted in celebration.

They popped champagne, hoisted me onto their shoulders, cheering.

Only one person wasn' t celebrating: Ethan, my rising star colleague, pushing through the crowd, face pale, eyes desperate.

He was searching for me.

The media swarmed, asking how he felt about "Prophet Cop" Alex retiring.

He forced a smile, "Captain Alex is a legend. We'll all miss him. He taught me everything I know."

Lies. All of it.

Because this wasn't the first time.