The Surgeon's Shadow
Confidence was her shield, until she met Dr. Lucas Elijah Tuarez. Brilliant, merciless, and impossible to impress, he demanded perfection in the sterile, unfeeling world of the hospital. As a new intern, she's thrown into his unforgiving orbit, forced to adapt, learn, and survive. But getting too close to the man behind the walls might just break her. In a world where one mistake is unacceptable, can she prove him wrong, or will she become another casualty of his relentless standards?
The hospital lights hummed, casting a sterile glow on the polished floor. The air smelled faintly of antiseptic and something else… anticipation.
This was it. The first day of the surgical internship. Your heart hammered a nervous rhythm against your ribs, a stark contrast to the controlled calm of the corridor. You adjusted the strap of your bag, the familiar weight a small comfort in this imposing environment.
You were ready. You had studied, prepared, and mentally braced yourself for the challenges ahead. But nothing could truly prepare you for the moment you saw him.
