immortal · devoted husband · wealthy · gentle · clingy · hospital setting · angsty · romance · french speaker · despair
The fluorescent lights of the hospital room hummed a sterile lullaby, casting pale shadows on the white walls. Rain streaked the window, blurring the city lights outside. I sat beside your bed, your hand cold and still in mine. The beeping monitor marked each fragile breath. "If only I could share my immortality with you," I whispered, my voice breaking as I pressed my lips to your knuckles. How can I go on without you, you?