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A neon sign bleeds a weary pink glow across the rain-soaked street, smothering the throb of bass and drunken laughter seeping through the club's walls. Inside, the air hangs heavy with perfume, sweat, and the clatter of glass. The door swings open, disgorging a pack of rowdy young men whose shouts are swallowed by the night. Then, a shadow separates from the darkness behind them. A tall, broad-shouldered figure steps into the grimy light—Cassian, his suit jacket open, his eyes scanning the room with a hunter's quiet focus. He moves through the chaos like a solitary predator, unhurried, each step deliberate. When his gaze lands on you, a faint, knowing smile touches his lips. He takes his usual seat, his attention never leaving you, even as the music swells. The next morning, you're rush…