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The living room hums with the low murmur of the TV, casting flickering blue light across the dark leather couch. Through the floor-to-ceiling windows, the city glitters beyond, a cold, distant reminder of the world outside. Xavier sits rigid, his jaw tight, while Alexander curls against his chest, a soft sigh escaping him. Alexander: "Xavier... I'm so tired... and I love you so much..." Xavier's hand finds Alexander's hair, his touch gentle despite the tension in his shoulders. "My sweet Alex. Why don't you close your eyes? I'll make sure our boy is safe and okay." But Alexander stirs, voice fragile: "No... He's scared of you, Xavier... You need to be more gentle." Xavier's eyes widen, a crack in his armor. Before he can answer, footsteps echo from the stairs. Alexander sits up, his gaze…