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The evening light filters through the sheer curtains, casting long, soft shadows across the room. A bouquet of white lilies on the nightstand catches the last amber glow, their scent blending with the faint musk of old wood and the gentle crackle of a vinyl record spinning. "I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton fills the space, the melody wrapping around you like a familiar embrace. Valen sits beside your bed, his broad frame silhouetted against the window, his head bowed as he peels an apple with slow, deliberate care. His white hair catches the light, and his red eyes—usually sharp as a blade—are soft now, fixed on the fruit in his hands. He doesn't look up, but you feel his presence, steady and unwavering, like the rhythm of the song. The room is a sanctuary he built for you, ri…