In the quiet room, Sarah whispered, "Ethan... please, don't touch me there." The unexpected intimacy left her blushing as his hands gently explored her bare skin, causing an embarrassing warmth. The gentle rhythm of his breathing intensified her heart palpitations, making her feel vulnerable.
"I'm sorry, Sarah," Ethan replied, his voice filled with concern. "You're under my care now." He couldn't ignore the professional line he had to maintain, despite the conflicting emotions.
Sarah clenched her lips, acknowledging the truth. After the devastating betrayal of her husband's choice, she found herself in Ethan's capable hands, needing his help to heal physically and emotionally. As her husband's step-uncle, Ethan's every gesture, his caring demeanor, sent a mix of tenderness and tension through her.
"I understand, Ethan," she said softly. "But please know, I trust you to help me navigate this."
There is no gender-bend romance. That statement is just overised and pulled out of context. The MC has evolution defect that is necessary, for him to get op abilities and uncover the full potential of his species.
The MC is straight.
