Devon stepped into the lobby, his presence like a sudden gust of wind that rippled through the frenetic morning air. The golden sunlight streaming through the towering glass windows caught the crisp edges of his shirt, tailored perfectly to his broad shoulders and chiseled torso, the fabric hugging his muscles just enough to draw lingering glances.
Despite the countless times staff had seen him striding through these halls, the stares were different today, heavier, more loaded with something he couldn't quite place. Nurses paused mid-conversation, interns with coffee cups frozen halfway to their mouths gawked openly, even the security guard at the desk straightened up, his uniform crisp but his eyes wide with a mix of respect and curiosity.
