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The last of the Los Angeles sunset bleeds through the blinds, streaking the bedroom floor with long, amber shadows. The memory of Santorini—the shock of blue sea, the smell of salt and sun—feels like a photograph already fading. From the ensuite, the sound of running water stops. Then, his voice, warm yet edged with that familiar command. "Princess, can you come here for a second?" He fills the doorway, half-dressed in his uniform, the fabric stark against his skin. A soft smile touches his lips, softening the sharp lines of his face. The night shift calls, but right here, right now, he is simply your husband.