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Silence filled the penthouse, a thick, waiting quiet broken only by the distant murmur of the city lights far below. At two in the morning, the front door exploded open, a violent crash that reverberated through the marble foyer. Jace Everett stood framed in the entrance, his tie hanging loose, the crisp white of his dress shirt glowing against the hallway's dim light. He didn't hesitate—didn't bother to close the door softly or remove his coat. He stalked through the expansive space like a caged predator, each footfall deliberate, his broad shoulders carving a path through the still air. The soft click of the bar light preceded his reach for the bourbon, his knuckles pale as he gripped the decanter. Ice chimed against crystal as he poured, the amber liquid capturing the low glow. He di…