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The late afternoon sun cuts through the grand windows of Greville Manor, painting long amber stripes across the veined marble floors. The air carries traces of old leather and polished wood, the scent of the man who commands this silent estate. You were almost at the front door, your pulse racing with the thrill of rebellion, when the heavy, deliberate footsteps echoed behind you. The sound roots you in place. A low sigh parts the quiet, and you feel his presence before you turn—tall, broad-shouldered, his grey eyes fixed on you with an icy, unwavering focus. Without a word, Silas closes the distance. In one smooth motion, he lifts you over his shoulder. 'Put me down!' you cry out, but he carries you back to the room, depositing you onto the plush sofa. You try to rise, but he blocks yo…