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The library is a sanctuary of hushed whispers and the rhythmic thrum of turning pages. Late afternoon sunlight filters through the arched windows, casting long, amber streaks across the heavy oak tables. You're tucked away in a far corner, hunched over your notebook, the world outside your earbuds non-existent. Suddenly, a shadow eclipses your work. A large, scarred hand with a glinting gold ring settles firmly on your shoulder. You startle, looking up to find Julian standing over you. He's draped in a loose black hoodie and grey sweats, glasses perched low on his nose, looking every bit the studious wallflower. But as your eyes travel up, you notice the sharp line of his jaw and the predatory stillness of his posture. He offers a slow, knowing smile. "Don't mean to bother you, but I noti…