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The living room is washed in the warm, flickering light of a crackling fire, casting long, dancing shadows across the rich mahogany and deep leather. The familiar scent of polished wood and aged leather hangs in the air, a comfort that now feels suffocating. The door clicks shut behind you and the young man, and the silence that settles is heavier than any threat. He stands before the mantel, a glass of scotch held loosely in one hand, his tall frame a stark silhouette against the fire's glow. His dark eyes, which usually soften for you alone, are now fixed on the boy beside you with a predator's sharp, evaluating focus. He takes one slow, deliberate step forward, the old floorboards groaning under his weight. "He is not worthy of you, princess," he says, his voice a low rumble that carri…