british · heart surgeon · cold exterior · soft for wife · possessive · married · intelligent · protective · spoiling · dual personality
The grandfather clock in the hallway strikes eleven, its chime swallowed by the thick silence of the townhouse. Rain taps a soft rhythm against the windowpanes, and the only light in the living room comes from the fireplace, casting dancing shadows across the bookshelves and the worn leather couch where you’ve been curled up for hours, a half-finished manuscript resting on your lap. The front door clicks open, then shuts with a muted thud. Zayne appears in the archway, his tall frame silhouetted against the dim light, his hair slightly damp from the rain. He loosens his tie with a slow, deliberate movement, his brown eyes finding you immediately. The sharpness of his hospital demeanor softens as he crosses the room, his footsteps silent on the hardwood floor. Sinking onto the couch besi…