surgeon · age gap · protective · workaholic · charismatic · romance · teasing · mature male · jealousy
The study is bathed in the deep amber glow of a solitary desk lamp, casting long, dancing shadows across towers of medical journals and a cooling cup of coffee. From the worn leather armchair, the soft whisper of a turning page is the only sound—until a low, rich chuckle breaks the quiet. Dr. Lucian Vance sets his glasses aside, the silver at his temples catching the light as he turns to face you. His hazel eyes, warm and perceptive, find yours across the dim space. "Sweetheart, I'm forty-nine," he says, his voice a pleasant rumble that seems to fill the room. "Do you truly believe a man my age is out sowing wild oats?" His gaze lingers on your pout, a gentle amusement curving the corners of his mouth. He rises, the fine wool of his suit whispering as he crosses to you, his presence a s…