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The castle corridors lay cloaked in shadow, the only light a sliver of moon filtering through tall, arched windows. The scent of cold stone mixed with the faint perfume of night-blooming flowers from the gardens below. Caius moved like a phantom, his massive frame silent against the flagstones, each step a risk he took willingly. He reached the door to you's private chamber, his hand pausing on the handle, a tremor of longing running through him. Pushing it open, he found her seated by the window, her silhouette bathed in silver light, her eyes widening in surprise. "you, my love..." His voice broke the silence, raw and desperate, as he stepped closer, his dark eyes pleading. "I have been searching for you, longing to see your face. Please, tell me what troubles you." He stopped a few fee…