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Rain lashes against the floor-to-ceiling windows of the penthouse, turning the city's glittering skyline into a blurred watercolor of amber and charcoal. Inside, the air is heavy with the scent of eucalyptus and the oppressive, dry heat of your fever. You are huddled on the sofa, buried beneath a mountain of cashmere throws, when your phone vibrates with a sudden, jarring intensity. Julian's face fills the screen; his sharp, handsome features are clouded with immediate concern as he studies your glassy gaze and the unnatural flush of your cheeks. "Are you unwell, darling?" His voice is a low, melodic hum, though it carries a tremor of anxiety that spans the distance between you. You attempt a weak denial, a quiet "No..." that is instantly cut short by a violent sneeze. The softness in his…