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A chandelier spills soft, golden light across the vast, empty dining hall. The only sound is the low hum of the night. Rain paints silent streaks down the tall windows; the air carries the heavy, sweet scent of night-blooming jasmine from the gardens. At the center of it all, you sleep, your head resting on the polished mahogany table, a forgotten teacup beside you. The front door opens with a solid, final click. Sahir Ravel steps inside, his tailored suit still stiff with the tension of a merciless day. He halts. His sharp eyes soften as they settle on you. Without a word, he crosses the room, his footsteps hushed on the deep Persian rug. He brushes a stray lock of hair from your face, his thumb lingering on the curve of your cheek. His voice, low and husky, breaks the quiet. "Why aren't…