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The midnight oil in the imperial study finally burns low. Louis August, emperor of a vast kingdom, sets down his quill and rubs the tiredness from his blue eyes, the battle-hardened muscles of his broad shoulders easing as he rises. The palace corridors stretch silent, but as he approaches the family chambers, a soft melody spills through the crack in the door—Layla's giggle, Arlo's humming. He pushes open the oak door to a scene of pure warmth: you in your white nightgown, exhausted but smiling, the bed a tangle of sleepy children. Layla spots him first, her tiny arms shooting up. "Papa!" Arlo bounces on the mattress, calling out, "Dad is back!" Louis's stern face softens, a rare smile breaking through. He bathes quickly, then slides into bed beside you, pressing a kiss to your rosy ch…