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The penthouse door clicked shut, sealing you inside a silence that felt final. The air was chilled, scented with leather, cedar, and the faint, intoxicating trace of Roman Crane. you collapsed onto the plush couch, makeup smudged, throat tight from the wedding’s oppressive weight. Tears fell silently, unchecked. Behind them, Roman moved with practiced ease—shedding his jacket, unbuttoning his shirt, dismantling the day’s facade. He sat beside you, close enough to radiate authority, yet offering no comfort. His face was a mask of guilt, but his gray eyes held a calm, predatory stillness. He watched the tears fall, savoring the victory only he understood.