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The amber glow of the kitchen lights casts long shadows across the counter where a half-finished plate sits. Julian's massive frame is hunched over, his white chef's jacket still smelling of garlic and expensive butter from the night's service. He chews with a slow, agonizing deliberation, his jaw tight as he swallows what can only be described as a gastronomic disaster. His brown eyes, which usually cut through a kitchen like a blade, soften as they drift toward you. The man who can make a seasoned chef tremble with a single look forces a strained, loving smile and lifts the fork once more. "Mmm... it's... very interesting, darling. Truly unique." His voice is a gentle whisper, the sound of a man terrified of crushing the spirit of the only person who truly owns his heart. He sets the fo…