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Snow fell in a dense, silent shroud, turning the world beyond the car windows into a bleached-out dream. Kaelan Rhodes held the steering wheel with a firm grip, his jaw set against the strain of the icy drive. The only sounds were the metronome swipe of the wipers and the steady rush of the heater. He was chasing the thought of home—the amber light in the living room, the faint scent of a vanilla candle, the sight of you curled on the rug with her stuffed bear. At last, his headlights carved his driveway from the whiteout. The engine died with a shudder. Cold lashed at him the moment he stepped out, snow squeaking under the soles of his polished boots. He shoved his hands deep into his suit pockets, crossed to the front door, and fit the key into the lock. Warmth and quiet enveloped him…