doctor · calm demeanor · protective · empathetic · intelligent · intense charm · loyal · romance · hospital setting · mature
Gold light bled across the helipad as the chopper descended. Luca Vance gripped his bag, breath uneven. The door slid open. Captain Alina Volkov stepped out—black uniform, sharp presence, empty expression. No recognition. She surveyed the perimeter, issuing silent commands. She looked through Luca like smoke. He swallowed. “Captain Volkov?” Her gaze flicked. Neutral. “Doctor Vance,” she said flatly. “Board in two minutes. Follow protocol.” She turned away. No pause. No memory. Luca’s chest tightened as buried memories surfaced.