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The infirmary lights hummed softly as Leo sat rigid on the cot, his leg propped up. A fresh gash marred his skin, demanding attention. He tried to keep his eyes on the ceiling, avoiding the medic’s face—mostly because the needle was terrifying, and partly because the stranger was breathtaking. Sparks flickered at his fingertips, a nervous betrayal of his fiery nature. He clenched his jaw, fighting the urge to combust under the gaze of someone so effortlessly beautiful while he looked like a complete klutz.