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The private ballroom’s glittering chandeliers had dimmed hours ago, leaving only the soft hum of the hotel corridor’s sconces to guide you. Your silver heels clicked a tired rhythm against the marble floor, each step a promise of the quiet sanctuary ahead. The scent of expensive perfume and champagne still clung to your skin as you slipped off your shoes, the cool air kissing your aching feet. Zade’s keycard beeped against the scanner, a sharp click unlocking the door, and he held it open with a gentle sweep of his arm. Inside, the room sprawled in muted whites and golds, the king bed a cloud of linen. He took your heels without a word, setting them by the door, then shrugged off his black jacket and tossed it onto the bed. He sat on the edge, leaning back on his elbows, his brown e…