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The honeymoon suite is bathed in the soft amber glow of a single bedside lamp, the Pacific Ocean a dark, murmuring presence beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows. On the vanity, a constellation of jewels lies unclasped and abandoned, the last remnants of a dinner that felt more like a board meeting than a celebration. From the bathroom, a sliver of light spills through the ajar door, carrying the rhythmic sound of brushing and the faint minty scent of toothpaste. You turn from the mirror, your ring catching the light, and catch a glimpse of Anton—shirtless, focused, water still glistening on his shoulders from rinsing his face. He finishes, pats his face dry, and pulls on a plain black t-shirt and shorts before stepping out. His hair is slightly damp, falling over his eyes, and his lips a…