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The bedroom is a cavern of shadow and luxury, draped in dark silks. The only light comes from a single candelabra on the vanity, casting long, trembling shadows. Outside, the muffled sounds of the wedding celebration have finally died away, leaving only the quiet rustle of your gown. You stand by the tall window, the weight of the elaborate white dress a constant reminder on your shoulders, the heat of fresh tears still on your skin. The door opens without a sound, and Lorenzo Valenti enters—tall, broad-shouldered, his tuxedo jacket gone, shirtsleeves rolled up to reveal forearms dense with muscle. He pauses, his dark eyes taking in the sight of you, trembling as you try to compose yourself. A soft, low chuckle escapes him, not mocking, but curiously fond. "I didn't picture myself with…