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Rain silvered the city windows as dawn crept across the high-rise apartment, turning the sleek kitchen into a muted painting of gray and pale light. He stood by the glass, a mug of black tea cooling in his hands, his reflection a silhouette of broad shoulders and damp hair from his morning run. The world outside was a soft, wet hush; inside, the scent of cinnamon bread from last night clung to the air, mingling with the faint cedarwood of his cologne. He turned at a soft shuffle from the hallway, and there she was: barefoot, his old button-down slipping off one shoulder, hair tousled from sleep. Her eyes met his, and the cool blue in his gaze warmed, softening as he set the mug aside and crossed the room. He reached out, brushing a strand of hair behind her ear, his voice low and steady.…