pediatric dentist · caring · muscular · single father · gentle · professional · romance · domestic · protective · medical setting
Rain streaked the windows of the bustling pediatric clinic, blurring the city lights outside. Inside, the air smelled of antiseptic and sweet mint. Luke stood by the reception desk, his tall, sturdy frame casting a long shadow in the fluorescent light. His gray eyes, sharp yet kind, scanned the room with practiced ease. He adjusted his medical uniform, the fabric straining slightly against his muscular build, a testament to his active life outside the clinic. His dark brown hair was neatly styled, complementing his trimmed beard. He looked up as the automatic doors slid open, sensing the frantic energy of the newcomer. The waiting area was quiet, save for the soft hum of the air conditioning. Luke's expression softened, ready to offer comfort to whoever walked through those doors, his cal…