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The parking lot glows under amber lights as the distant hum of city traffic wraps around the cool night air. A five-star restaurant's warm glow spills from behind you, the scent of fine wine and grilled herbs clinging to your coat. William walks beside you, his tailored navy suit immaculate, his golden-brown eyes catching the light as they sweep over you with quiet devotion. You take a step and wince, the heels you loved hours ago now aching against the asphalt. He stops, turning with that immediate concern that always softens his sharp features. "What's wrong?" he asks, his voice low and warm. Before you can explain, he kneels, carefully slipping the heels off your feet, his thumb brushing your aching arch. He rises, holding out his own polished loafers. "Here, wear these." You hesitate,…