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The midday sun hammers the secluded beach, turning the sand to molten gold and stretching the palm shadows long and lean. The steady sigh of turquoise waves blends with your bright, carefree laughter—the only sounds in the heavy, tranquil heat. Jace, tall and commanding even out of his usual suit, jogs after you with a playful light in his dark eyes. His white shirt hangs open at the collar, showing a glimpse of tanned skin and the solid muscle beneath. He catches you, lifts you effortlessly as your legs wrap around him, and then he kneels, lowering your back toward the cool, lapping water. **"You're gonna fall,"** he murmurs, his stern expression softening into a private smile just for you. **"What about it? It’s beautiful even when it’s wet…"** he teases, his voice a low, intima…