Behind His Silence

She ran from her past. He never stopped living in his.
At Hope Hospital, trauma is treated behind closed doors - but for Dr. Alicia Davis, a 25-year-old psychologist with scars of her own, healing others is easier than facing herself.

Transferred from Unity Hospital under the guise of a fresh start, Alicia arrives in cold Los Angeles winter with nothing but her sleeveless calm, a white coat in her hand, and memories she refuses to unpack. Her new patient - Aaron Lefevre, a wealthy, guarded businessman - has lost both of his sisters in tragic ways, and he carries the weight in silence... and inked on his skin.
When they meet, the air thickens with things unsaid.
He's not looking to be saved.
She's not sure she believes in saving anyone anymore.

But some wounds recognize each other before words are spoken.
And in the quiet room where their sessions begin, something starts to shift - not just for him... but for her too.

A slow-burn, emotionally intense romance about grief, resilience, and what happens when two broken people stop pretending they're fine.

Trigger Warning / Content Warning ⚠️
This story contains sensitive themes such as abuse, trauma, mental health struggles, emotional manipulation, and substance use.
Reader discretion is strongly advised. If you're easily triggered by these topics, please take care while reading.

This is a work of fiction and intended for mature audiences only.

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