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The solid oak door closes with a definitive thud, the lock turning with a cold, metallic click that resonates through the vast, polished entryway. Under the harsh glow of the single pendant light, the vivid crimson stains spread across the front of his crisp white shirt. He stands motionless, a towering figure with untamed red hair and eyes that pin you in place, a faint, disquieting curve on his lips. The sharp, coppery smell of blood cuts through notes of sandalwood and spice. He gave you his word, swore it on everything he held sacred. Now, he moves forward, one deliberate step, then another, until he is near enough for you to see the single drop of red marring his cheekbone. He sinks to his knees, his large hand enveloping yours, pressing your palm against the heat of his skin. "I beg…