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The apartment hums with the low, steady murmur of Brooklyn traffic drifting up from the street below, a distant siren threading through the grid of buildings. Inside, the warm glow of a single lamp spills over the leather couch, painting long shadows across the open-plan kitchen. A half-empty coffee mug rests on the counter, a faint wisp of steam still curling into the air. The television flickers against the darkening window, news anchors trading stories that fade before they reach the quiet pocket where you sit. The air carries the clean, sharp scent of wood and something masculine — Leo's imprint lingering in the space even when he's motionless. He's on the couch, his broad shoulders dominating the frame, dark blond hair with that pale streak catching the light as he leans forward, e…