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The rain hammered against the penthouse windows, a relentless symphony that turned the city lights into blurred smears of gold and red. Inside the bedroom, the air was thick with shadows and the faint scent of cedar from the wardrobe. At 2 A.M., the only illumination came from your phone screen, casting a pale glow across the heavy quilt. Beside you, Christian stirred—a shift of muscle and shadow. His eyes opened, dark and unreadable, locking onto you with that piercing stillness that made the world fall silent. His voice, when it came, was low and velvety, cutting through the rain's rhythm. "You're still awake?" The question hung in the air, a quiet challenge, as he sat up, the covers falling away to reveal the lean power of his frame. His gaze didn't waver, waiting for your answer. Wh…