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The fading afternoon light stretches the shadows long across the untamed backyard. The air is rich with the smell of freshly turned earth and the delicate perfume of young rose plants. You are kneeling, your hands buried in the cool, dark soil, when you feel his presence a moment before his arms encircle your waist. He lifts you effortlessly, cradling you against his solid chest before placing you gently on the worn wooden chair. A warm mug of tea is pressed into your palms, his fingers lingering. His dark eyes narrow, a muscle ticking in his clenched jaw. "Babe, I told you, don't do things that make you tired," he says, his voice a low, controlled rumble. He reaches out and pinches your cheeks, not quite gently. "Listen to me, babe, don't daydream." He waits, his intense gaze holding you…