((A/N:: Hey guys, I'm glad you enjoyed part 1, I hope you like part 2! I was hoping it would only be a two parter but it decided otherwise against me. So hopefully it'll only take 3 parts for this case to be solved! Let me know what you think!))


Case 1: Wolf's Blood

Part 2

Standing against the wall Emma stared at the board of facts and information. Her eyes shifting through the notes. Taking small steps forward towards the board. Her hand outstretched allowing fingers to glide over images and notes. Closing her eyes and taking a short breath before slowly exhaling.

"Swan? What are you doing? We're ready to give the profile. Everyone will be in here shortly." Regina glided over towards Emma placing her hands on her hips. Brown eyes looking at the board to where Emma's hand was placed.

As Emma went to open her mouth the team swarmed in one at a time. Turning to look at them, her hand falling to her side. Emma straightened up and gave them all a composed face. Behind the team the officers and rangers joined in taking a seat in front of them. Her heart picked up a little, she hated this part. Having to stand in front of others and talk. But hearing Hotch and the team start to speak they sounded so… natural. Is it something that comes with time? To sound so calm and almost… elegant with how they projected their profile?

"The unsub we are looking for we suspect to be about in their mid-twenties maybe even early thirties. They have a vast knowledge of the park so we can assure they are someone that lives in the area and frequently walks the trails and happens to know the animals and their migration patterns."

"We also suspect the unsub is probably a female, seeing how she probably lures her victims to a particular spot on the trails after poisoning or having injected the victims with some kind of toxin to weaken them. We assume that considering the substance found in the recent victims vile at the scene."

"We should probably start interviewing surrounding businesses and homes closest to the park. Maybe someone has noticed someone suspicious or has heard of anything strange going on."

"This woman may appear very kind and most likely blend into society easily and that's how she picks out her victims. Men of similar features to our victims are at a disadvantage and will become her next target."

"Don't forget she is probably good with animals as well so she might work at a local pet shop, vet office, or even shelter. She has to know how to keep herself from getting harmed from the animals that attacked the victim's." Emma added. Swallowing back, lips rubbing together. Something still seemed off and she didn't know why. They had discussed all this and agreed it matched. But why did she feel like they were missing something? They hadn't figured out the trigger. They all just assumed… "She may be attacking men of these features do to possibly being either raped or attacked by someone similar in her past." She finished. Looking at the team. Still feeling like she was missing something.

"Very well. JJ, I need you to talk to the press and get our description out there. We don't know how much longer until the unsub attacks again." Hotch said after dismissing the rangers and officers. Turning to look at the rest of them. "I need everyone else to start talking to hikers on the trail and the businesses nearby."

"I'm on it." JJ nodded and took her papers in hand and left the office.

Morgan and Reid looked to Emma and Regina. "So who want's to go where?"

"How's Garcia's search going?" Regina asked giving Morgan a smirk.

Disregarding Regina's smile Morgan replied, "It's going, sadly she's coming up on some dead ends with not having too much to go off of."

"What if…" Emma started quietly. Everyone's eyes drifting to give her their full attention. "To help her out we have her narrow down the closest locations near the park for us. Most idealistic suspects in that area to interview. Someone there has to fit our profile. Something may stand out that we didn't think would?" She gulped a little nervous.

Regina tilted her head and folder her arms across her chest. Eyes veering back towards Morgan. Tilting her head slightly as she waited.

"You know, that's not a half bad idea Emma." Morgan smiled as he pulled out his phone. "Hey babygirl, can you narrow down possible locations where the unsub could have met the victims that are near the park?"

"You know I'm on it gorgeous. I'll send you the information in a jiff!"


"You should be more careful next time… it isn't safe around here... "

"I don't think dinner is sitting right…"

"Are you sure? I'm just fine… maybe some fresh air will help you out."

"Maybe… but isn't it dangerous at night? Aren't you scared?"

"Of course it is, but I'm not scared. My granny taught me how to handle a bow and my mother taught me how to keep from the wolves."

Stops. "Well aren't you something Red." Smiles and pulls near. "I guess I'll have to show you what a man can do then."

Smirks. "I suppose so. How's dinner treating you?"

"I think my stomach's settling…."

"Good, wouldn't want to ruin dessert."


"Guys, you wouldn't believe this but both of known victims have a common last location before their disappearance. And you wouldn't believe where they met the perp..."

"Welcome to Granny's Inn, how may I help you?" A thin pale, dark haired brunette with a red streak down the right side smiled at the counter. Her clothes a little more revealing than they should be. A blouse that had a low v-neck cut. Her midriff hanging out while her jeans were skin tight as they hugged her hips.

Placing her hand on the counter Emma gave the utmost serious expression. "Yes you may. I'm Agent Swan and this is Agent Mills from the FBI. We have some questions to ask you."

Trying not to laugh at how Emma was handling things Regina covered her mouth with the palm of her hand. Eyes peering over smiling at her. The sound of her laughter quiet like a mouse. Clearing up her throat and lowering her hand to her side when Emma turned to look at her. "Yes, actually we are. Do you have a moment miss?"

Placing her hands flat on the counter the girl nodded, "Ruby Lucas and yes of course. What is this about if I may ask?"

Opening her mouth her words choking in the back of her throat as if everything slipped away. Everything she was going to say deleted from her mind. Emma practically froze. Why? This wasn't like her at all. She wasn't nervous. At least it didn't feel that way. Her heart wasn't pounding against her chest like it was earlier when giving out the profile. This young woman was harmless looking. Everything seemed so normal. So why did she forget what she was going to say? Regina was allowing her to do the questioning and now… this?

Taking a step forward Regina rolled her eyes. Here she thought the woman had spunk and knew how to get to the bottom of things. Apparently she was wrong with the way she stood there looking like a damn fool. Her lips parted like that as her jaw was partially dropped, her posture seemed to tense up and hunch a little. Ridiculous. "Yes, Miss Lucas. We just wanted to ask you about if anyone that has stayed her has come off as… suspicious of any sort. We are looking for someone that may come here often with men that all look the same. Does that ring any bells?"

There it happened again. Emma's shoulders rolled back and sunk seeing the way Regina was forward over everything. Taking over the questioning that she said she would leave to her. Unable to wrap her head around how stupid Regina must think of her. How embarrassed she was right now. No. There was no time for this. She needed to clear her head and listen. Jump in when the time is right and be the profiler she always aspired to be.

Ruby leaned heavier on her right foot as it stuck forward a little more than her left. A hand on her hip and the other graced against her cheek. Fingers tapping at the skin while she looked deep in thought. Trying to think back to her all customers. "Well, I can't release any big information considering my granny would have a conniption fit over it. But I can say I did see someone come in a couple of times with a few different gentlemen. She is also a regular in the diner too. Really nice woman." She grinned.

"Do you happen to know her name?" Emma asked intrigued. Eyes widening at the information. Did they happen to gain another lead? If they had a name maybe Garcia can run it through the system and they can find out more about her. Turning and looking at Regina she noticed the woman didn't seem to hold any expression towards the situation. Though she did happen to look a little agitated. But why?

Biting the inside of her cheek Ruby crossed her arms and rolled her neck cracking it slightly. "I can't. I told you. I can't give out any specifics due to my granny. But I assure you if you come back in like an hour and look for the long dirty blonde haired woman that sits at the second table from the bar you'll see her sitting there. She'll be on her tablet."

Lips curling Regina's eyes narrowed while looking at the young girl. "Thank you for your time Miss Lucas. We'll be in touch if we have anymore questions." Turning around Regina's heels clicked against the tiled floor as she left the building. Hand shuffling in her coat pocket pulling out her phone as he buzzed in her hand.

Emma watched her curiously and looked at Ruby extending her hand out to shake it. "Thank you. We'll be in touch." She almost repeated that of Regina. Walking out briskly behind her teammate staring at her. The brunette pacing around on the phone. A bitter scowl across her lips. Almost shaken in fear at the woman as she watched her rubbing her temples. What was going on? Who was she talking to? They seemed to be doing a damn good job at pissing her off right now. And during a case?

Gritting her teeth Regina growled as she hung up her phone. Shoving it back into her pocket she whirled around noticing Emma standing there looking at her. Blonde hair brushing in front of her face, those droopy concerned eyes beaming at her. Regina bit back her lashing tongue from her conversation and tucked back her short brown hair behind her ear. Straightening herself up she walked over towards Emma passing by her to the car. "Come Swan."

Scratching her head Emma shook it pacing quickly towards Regina. "Regina, shouldn't we wait for the woman to come?" She said sternly standing her ground outside the open car door. Her heart raced for a moment as she stared into those big brown eyes of Regina's. Swallowing back she gripped her hand over the top of the window. "What's wrong? Who just called you?"

Huffing Regina continued to stare into Emma's emerald eyes. "That is none of your concern Swan now get into the car. I'm not standing around for an hour waiting for this woman to arrive. We'll sit and wait in the car." She beamed sliding herself inside turning on the ignition to roll down the window about half way.

As she started to bend down to sit inside Emma stopped. Shifting back to her feet, a hand on the hood while the other placed on the window once more. Emma leaned forward so that her head was inside. Staring back at the brunette, "No. Fine you don't want to tell me what's going on with you and that changed your attitude but I'm not sitting around waiting. I'll be scoping out the area, call me when you see her and we'll slip inside for food to observe her." She pulled out of the car and slammed the door loudly and turned around. A proud triumphant grin stretched across her lips as she walked away.

Regina stared and blinked a few times at the gusto that was Emma Swan. Smirking she laughed lightly to herself and shook her head. Maybe there was hope for this woman after all. Pulling out her phone Regina rummaged through it finding a photo that made her eyes soften and nearly tear up. "Don't worry dear. Mommy will be home soon." She laid back her head letting out a heavy sigh. Rolling her head to the side as she watched the door of Granny's Diner. "Soon…" she whispered under her breath.

Trailing around the side of the diner Emma scoped out the area. Eyes shifting, slow footwork as she tried to find anything out of the ordinary. She knew that the young woman Ruby Lucas had an idea of who they were looking for, but something still felt off. If this was the location in where the unsub and the victims were meeting… there had to be some clues to how they got from here to the locations where the victims were found right?

Lowering herself more to the ground Emma reached the back. Nothing but a large green dumpster behind the diner. A large white fence separating the back of the diner and the inn. Curiously Emma glanced around to look out for any employee's. No one in sight. Luckily she continued to trail towards the dividing fence and noticed the gate that blended in. Unlocking the hatch she opened it up only to hear someone startle her.

"Umm.. excuse me… may I help you with something?" A young blonde haired woman stood nervously outside the door of the diner. Her hair pulled back in a bun, her clothes a little matted but matched with the dirty white apron that covered her. Blue eyes watching Emma as she pulled back from the gate.

Taking a few small steps back, the gate door shutting. Emma sucked momentarily on her bottom lip before turning to look back at the young woman. "Oh hi… miss…." She leaned forward to glance at the name tag. "Ashley?" Emma questioned her own vision for a moment.

The girl blushed faintly and tucked back a few loose strands behind her ear. "Y-yes, that's me... you are? And why are you back here if I may ask?" She questioned Emma and her motives suspiciously though shyly.

Emma gave a faint yet sincere smile to the young woman as she slowly approached her. Her hands patting against her sides, fingers wiggling about as she fidgeted. Her mind rattled with words and ideas how to handle the situation. What exactly to say? Was she to be forward with the young woman or keep things on the downlow to see if she could gain more intel from the girl? "I'm Emma. Sorry if I startled you. I was just looking around at the beautiful park behind here and I guess I just got lost in it." Her smile grew a little more.

Ashley pressed her fingertips together in front of her waist as she gave Emma a smile and chuckled lightly. "Oh yeah, that happens a lot. I could just stand out here for hours, well actually I used to over next door at the inn when I was a little girl." She bit back her tongue.

"Oh you did? You must be very lucky." Emma said in a rather warming tone. "I take it you know the owner pretty well?"

"Yes actually… well the granddaughter, Ruby. She's actually my best friend since I can remember. Our mother's used to be best friends until my mother passed away when I was only eight. I ended up spending even more time here as Ruby's mother pretty much raised me as her own. So I guess you can say Ruby and I are like sisters…" Her pale hands raised to her cheeks hiding the faint blush on her cheeks. "She and her Granny even help me to raise my daughter by giving me this job."

Cocking her head slightly to the left in a downward motion Emma stared at the young woman curiously. "What about her mother?"

A sad look glistened in the girl's blue eyes as she looked upset from the question. "She passed away a couple of years ago. Tragic freak accident. At least that's what the papers say. E-"

"Ash. You have tables." A familiar voice said from behind the screen door. Ruby popping her head out, her pearly whites showing as she smiled at her friend. Her attention turning to whom she was speaking with. "Oh Miss Swan. Your partner is inside waiting for you." She looked to Ashley. "Actually she's at your table."

Ashley tucked her loose strands behind her ears as she looked down sucking on her bottom lip. "Oh sorry about that Rubes." Her eyes wavered over to Emma. "I suppose I'll be seeing you inside then."

As Ruby stepped aside her arms folded across her chest, one leg stuck in front of the other while bent. Her weight shifted against the wall of the building. Emma waved at Ashley and proceeded to walk inside. "Thanks." She said giving Ruby a nod of gratitude walking past her to head inside the building. A riding shiver crept up her spine as her eyes met with Ruby's with just that quick glance. Emma shuddered, her eyes blinking rapidly for a moment until she was through the break room and into the diner itself.

Looking back over her shoulder just as the door shut behind her, she saw Ruby once more looking back at her. Dark eyes and pursed lips, a look to kill. Emma turned back to look for Regina. That image of Ruby embedded into her mind. Something just wasn't right. But what?

Walking into the diner Emma was quick to spot Regina. Her arm hung over the back of the chair. Brown eyes looming around the diner with her red lips, plump and full as they pursed together. Her eyebrows perfectly arched as they raised the moment Regina's eyes fell onto Emma. Swallowing back, Emma felt her stomach sink and heart race against her chest as she took in the beauty of her partner. A subtle pink hue brushed over her nose and cheeks, standing out slightly from her light skinned complexion. "I didn't feel my phone go off I'm sorry." She said taking a seat across from the woman. Her hands folding together resting on top of the table.

"Then you might want to check because I called and texted you numerous times Swan." Regina said pointedly shifting her body to face Emma. Crossing her left leg over the right. Her arm stretching to across her stomach resting on top of her lap. Straightening up her back her other arm still resting on the back of the chair, palm up as she gestured towards Emma to check her phone.

Shoulders rolling back Emma reached into her jacket pocket and pulled out her phone. Twitching slightly at the five missed calls and an equal amount of texts, each as angry as the next. Looking up Emma frowned at Regina and let out a sigh. "I'm sorry, I got caught up talking with a yo-" She paused looking up catching Ashley standing beside her out of the corner of her eye.

The young woman blushed and held her pad of paper up to her lips as she bent down to Emma's shoulder and whispered the best she could to her. "That's your girlfriend? She's absolutely gorgeous." She giggled, giving away her cover. If that hadn't done it then surely her the way her eyes lit up looking at Regina as they bounced back towards Emma would have.

Wanting to slump down into her chair Emma couldn't even get the words to leave her mouth, 'No, she's not my girlfriend. She's my partner, we are FBI agents.' Not only that just the mere 'I'm not into women' to leave her tongue. Then again Regina was attractive. Emma's face slowly started to burn up, lips parting, a silent squeak escaping her as she stared blankly at Regina.

Her plump lips curled in the corners as Regina tilted her head briefly to better look at the young nervous blonde that stood beside Emma. A chuckle breaching her lips as her smile only made itself more noticeable. Eyes softened and her voice was so sweet when speaking, "Why thank you miss. I tell her everyday she is one lucky woman. And trust me…" Regina leaned forward, her index finger curling as she summoned Ashley to near her. Her voice lowering as it sounded almost seductive, "She is never disappointed at what she see's underneath it all either." Regina once more chuckled sitting back against the chair. Her eyes playfully dancing as they looked Emma up and down. "And trust me when I say, neither am I."

Ashley fumbled her notepad in her hands as she turned beat red. No where as red as Emma was though. "Ma-may I g-get you two anything?" She mustered out.

"A coffee please dear." Regina said kindly.

Emma's heart wouldn't stop pounding against her chest. It was so fast and loud she could hear it in her ears. Blonde curled hair covering her face to hide the red hue. Emma stuttered out, "Sa-me. And a slice of apple pie… please…" she swallowed. The moment Ashley jotted it down and left their sides Emma had only realized what she had said. And to make it worse….

"Oh Swan dear, I'll give you some apple pie." Regina continued to smirk and laugh. "Nice cover by the way." Hardly unable to contain her professional demeanor Regina allowed her laughter to feel more natural as she watched Emma sink into her chair. "I didn't realize you saw me that way Swan. I must really make an impression on you."

Biting down on her tongue Emma glared at Regina. Trying to hide the knotted feeling in her stomach at her embarrassment. "Hush, I never intended for her to think we were a thing. I...I don't see you that way. I enjoy men thank you." She said almost shakingly. She did though, then again Regina really was easy on the eye… if she did… Emma shook her head, what the hell was she thinking? She'd known the woman for how long now? Really? Scoffing Emma looked around and spoke, "So, who's this woman we are looking for anyway?"

Rolling her eyes Regina pointed over to the second table by the bar, a blonde haired woman on her tablet as Ruby had said. "Lighten up Swan, I'm just teasing you. Showing you this job doesn't always have to be so straining. And that woman over there. Whom are waitress seems to be rather chatty with." Regina raised a brow observing the way Ashley and the blonde were talking.

Turning to look over her shoulder Emma waved off Regina nonchalantly as she watched their waitress speak to the woman. Now that seemed more natural than anything. Nothing out of the ordinary, was she really their suspect? "Hmmm…" Emma pondered under her breath taking notice to Ashley laughing at the conversation before giving the woman a hug. Turning her attention back towards Regina she gave her a small grin when Ashley returned over with two mugs and a pot of coffee in hand.

Setting one down in front of each woman she poured their coffee. "The pie will be out in just a moment." She said sweetly looking between each of the women. "You two surely are adorable." She giggled.

Emma did her best to restrain her emotions and redness. Looking to Ashley she gave her a gentle smile. "Thank you.. Oh, who was that you were talking with if I may ask?"

Looking at Emma and glancing back at the woman she was talking with. "She's a regular and a really sweet person. Kathryn is her name, she works at the pet clinic as the vet alongside her husband Fredrick. Adorable couple. Everyone loves them and takes their pets to them. They treat the animals as if they were their own children so everyone trusts them completely. I love talking with them when I'm out with my baby and fiance in the park while they are walking their dog Ajax." she grinned looking back at Emma and Regina.

"That's wonderful. We were thinking about getting a pet for my son. So when we get one I know who we can go see. Isn't that wonderful Emma?" Regina gleamed at her. Nodding her head before picking up her coffee after mixing it with some cream and sugar. Placing the warm mug against her lips.

"Yes that is. I'm sure he'll be very happy to know that we have a great recommendation. Only the best for his new friend." Emma chuckled doing the same.

Before she could say another word she heard the bell and the words 'Order Up' from Granny behind the counter. Turning around she smiled at the two women. "I'll be back with your pie." Ashley chirped taking off to the counter to pick up the slice of pie. Dropping it off in front of Emma. "I hope you enjoy. Is there anything else?" She asked.

"No thank you dear, that'll be all for us today." Regina said.

"Okay then, here's your receipt you go ahead and pay up at the counter at the register. Thank you, it was wonderful meeting you two ladies. Enjoy your day." She said setting the receipt down at the edge of the table between them just before she walked off.

"Thank you again." Emma said reaching for the receipt only to have Regina slip it out from under her fingertips. Sliding her hand back Emma folded it with the other on her lap nervously.

"You did good Swan, this is on me." She winked and sipped her coffee watching Kathryn still. The moment she stood up Regina waited and slowly stalked behind her to pay her bill. Listening to the way the women spoke it was nothing out of the ordinary. She did blend very well.

"Thanks, Regina…." Emma said as normal like as she possibly could. Trying to hide the fact the words tried to stick to her tongue. Though Regina's attention was driven to the woman Kathryn, Emma found her's was driven towards someone else. Eyes glanced to see Ruby leaning against the counter flirting with some guy. As Ashley walked by Emma reached for her arm. "Hey Ashley, who is that she's talking to?" Emma asked her curiously.

Looking over Ashley kept her grin, "Oh that's Billy, he's Ruby's new boyfriend. Well I think he is they've been out a lot together lately. I can never tell… then again he's normally her fallback guy when Peter and her aren't together. Granny hate's him. Not sure why though her mother always liked him." She shrugged and looked to Emma briefly before taking off to her other tables.

Leaning back against the chair one arm hanging over Emma watched observantly. Taking note to the way the young women rolled her fingers over the young man's hand from the other side of the bar counter. Her eyes flirtatious, tongue rolling over her lips as she spoke. Emma was pulled from her train of thought by a curiouser voice.

"Swan, what are you staring at?" Regina's eyes glanced over towards Ruby. Looking back at Emma she leaned down and smirked. "Keep your wandering eyes on the target Swan, don't need you looking for eye candy."

"Jealous Regina?" Emma smirked standing up sliding her hands into her pockets when she stood up from her seat. Nudging the woman lightly before tilting her head forward as a gesture for her to walk ahead first.

A prideful smile curled at the corners of her lips as Regina straightened her back brushing her hands under her jacket to her hips. No words to leave her lips as Regina brushed past Emma and moved ahead following Kathryn out the door. Her hips swaying as she walked, turning her head briefly to glance over her shoulder to look at Emma before opening the door.

Towards the car Emma opened her door and sat inside. Noticing Regina pulling out her phone for a moment she could have sworn she saw the women sigh thinking she hadn't noticed. "So, what's next?" She asked her curiously.

Skimming through her phone Regina hit dial and put the phone to her ear. "Simple Swan, we follow this Kathryn and have Garcia track down her license plate for more information about her on our way to wherever she is heading next."

"Oh." Emma said blantly, almost expressionless at the plan. Looking out the side of the window as she rested her head against the palm of her hand that was braced on the armrest, Emma could help but still feel uneasy. She hoped she was right and that Garcia would prove this.

"Hey Garcia, I was wondering if you could run a plate for me."

"Of course, you know I'm always wanting to be useful and work my magic. What'cha got for me?"

"P3T LVR"

"Let's see here.. Oh, it's registered to a Kathryn Holt married to a Jim Holt. She's 31 and seems to be a veterinarian at the local pet clinic along with her husband. But there are no criminal records or anything. She's lived a perfect life it appears."

Her teeth grinded against her bottom lip as Regina snarled pulling off to the side of the road. "You're kidding me."

"Sorry cupcake but I don't lie. This woman is clean as a whistle."

Emma waved her hand gesturing to Regina to pass her the phone. Reluctantly Regina had done just that. "Hey Garcia, it's Emma. I was curious could you do a background check on a Ruby Lucas for me. Find me anything you can."

"Not a problem love. I'll work my magic and call you back as quickly as you can say supercalifragilisticexpialidocious."

The phone clicked as Garcia hung up the phone. Handing back the phone to Regina, Emma shrugged. "It's a hunch. I mean she pointed us to a woman that couldn't harm an animal. What makes you think she would be a killer?"

Her mouth gapped open to speak but sure enough her phone went off. "Hold that thought Swan." Regina's tone tightened causing her to clear out her throat before answering. "Go for Regina."

"Hey, where are you two at?"

"Apparently following a dead lead. Why, what do you got?"

"Then you both might want to meet Reid and I at the park. We found our latest victim and you both might find this interesting."

"We'll be there as quickly as we can Morgan." Regina hung up the phone and flipped on her lights. The car turning around and full throttling it down the road.

"What's going on?" Emma stared at Regina.

"Apparently this case just got more interesting Swan. You ready for this?" Regina looked to Emma and gave her a wide smile.

"Yeah." Her voice was low, a mixture of excitement and nerves as she nodded. Returning Regina's smile Emma sucked in a sharp long breath resting her head against the headrest. A bob to the head as she reassured herself she had this. Maybe her hunch was right. There was more to this unsub than they thought and hopefully she was one step closer to cracking this case.

-End Part 2-