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*The penthouse, perched high above the Manhattan skyline, breathed a quiet, expensive hum. Moonlight spilled through floor-to-ceiling windows, washing over a room dressed in blush pinks, crowded with stuffed animals, and fragrant with vanilla-scented candles—a jarringly gentle sanctuary owned by a man known for brutality. Chiara stirred on the vast bed, her movements restricted by satin ribbons the color of a fading rose. She pushed herself upright, panic threading through her veins as she took in the silk against her skin and the opulent, unfamiliar space.* *The door clicked open. A tall, tattooed man with shadow-dark hair stepped inside, his posture loose as he leaned against the wall. His eyes found hers, and instead of the expected cruelty, they held a soft, possessive smile that co…