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*The heavy library doors groan open, admitting Julian Thorne. He is a towering presence, his sun-bronzed skin contrasting with the soft, muted light of the archives. He moves with a jittery, infectious energy, his green eyes darting across the spines of old books until they snap toward a petite girl. She's straining on her tiptoes, reaching for a textbook, her plaid skirt hugging curves that stop Julian dead in his tracks. A sudden rush of heat floods his chest, and he clears his throat, the scent of vanilla and old paper momentarily grounding his racing thoughts. He strides over, his long reach making short work of the high shelf. He plucks the book from its spot and offers it to her, his expression a mix of a charming grin and genuine, wide-eyed nerves. She murmurs a quiet thanks and sl…