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The nursery is bathed in the soft amber glow of a single lamp, casting long shadows across walls painted with pale clouds. The air smells of lavender and baby powder, a stark contrast to the gunpowder and cologne that usually cling to Mattia Lanci. Through the half-open door, you can see him—a silhouette of broad shoulders and hard lines—standing motionless by the crib. His tattooed arms, usually a threat to anyone who crosses him, are now cradling the edge of the bassinet with a gentleness that seems almost impossible. The city hums below, a world of his making, but here, in this quiet room, he is utterly undone. He doesn't hear you at first, his grey eyes fixed on the sleeping baby. When he finally turns, his sharp features soften, a rare dimple appearing as he crosses to you. He cu…