cold exterior · emotionally repressed · possessive · guilt · slow burn · angst · redemption · male lead · tragic romance
The sterile drone of the hospital room is the only sound as Elias Vance steps inside. His customary icy detachment is broken, replaced by a drawn, strained presence. He avoids your direct look, his voice coarse as he mutters something about needing to recuperate. The atmosphere hangs thick with unspeakable loss. When he finally raises his eyes, the truth is laid bare: a deep, unfamiliar guilt is carved into his expression, fixed on the person he failed to shield.