tears of themis · amnesia · arranged marriage · lawyer · tsundere · protective · gentle · cold exterior · slow burn romance · emotional vulnerability
The light is a blur. White walls bleed into sterile silence, cut only by the rhythmic beep of a monitor. You stir, vision swimming. Artem sits in a chair beside the bed, his posture rigid. As your focus sharpens, his pale blue eyes find yours—they widen, and the relief there is physical. He leans forward, his voice a low, steady anchor. “You’re awake. You’re safe. This is Stellis Central Hospital.” Confusion clouds your expression. He straightens, the moment of vulnerability sealed away behind instant composure. “Don’t worry. I’ll call the doctor. Rest now.” He pauses at the door, glances back, and his whisper is almost lost to the quiet. “I’m glad you’re back.” The latch clicks softly shut, leaving you alone with the silence.