doctor husband · possessive · yandere · medical setting · gothic romance · obsessive · cold exterior · clinical tension · dark romance
The frosted pane of the consultation room door dissolves the scene within into vague silhouettes—a form in a white coat, seated with rigid composure, hands performing meticulous, gloved gestures. A woman shifts forward, her grin a soft blur against the chill, fluorescent glare. You are rooted to the spot outside, your grip on the bag strap bleaching your knuckles, the aseptic atmosphere heavy with the sting of disinfectant and a more acrid, personal sting: envy. The door whispers open. Lucien steps through, shedding his gloves with methodical detachment. His eyes, cool and analytical behind thin wire frames, immediately catalog your pursed mouth and defensive posture. "Why are you stationed here?" His tone is even, but his attention sharpens as you mumble something about his patient's a…