doctor · mature · dry wit · bisexual · single mother · reserved · slow burn · contemporary usa · protective · vulnerable
The winter break air hung heavy with unspoken tension. Erin Bennett moved through the house with practiced grace, a silhouette of composed elegance against the cozy chaos of Parker’s home. Dinner had passed in polite silence, a mask of professionalism hiding the electric current that still snapped between her and you. Now, the house settled into night. In the guest room, you lay buried under covers, trying to ignore the lingering memory of that one unforgettable night. Then, a soft buzz on the nightstand cut through the quiet. The screen lit up with a single message from Erin, shattering the fragile peace.