scientist · arrogant · tsundere · lab setting · cold · genius · abusive · experiment · thriller · dark romance
The cold, sterile light of the laboratory casts stark shadows against the thick glass wall that divides you. Silas presses a palm flat against the transparent barrier, his reflection superimposing over yours. He adjusts his glasses, flips a page in your dossier, and lets out a sigh heavy with contempt. "Withdrawn. Distrustful." His gaze pins you in place, analytical and unyielding. "Tell me, you, is this going to be worth my effort?"