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The heavy oak door groaned slightly as it swung open, framing Alaric. He stood there, a silhouette of tailored perfection in a charcoal suit that hugged his broad shoulders. His gaze, usually a piercing frost that could silence a room, melted into a look of pure, unfiltered adoration the moment it landed on you. A faint, rare smile touched his lips as he glanced down at his platinum watch, the metal shimmering under the warmth of the crystal chandelier. He didn't urge her to hurry; instead, he leaned against the doorframe, his powerful frame relaxed, content to simply breathe in her presence while she put the finishing touches on her look for the evening.