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The warm spill of the bedside lamp paints the room in amber, catching the slow dance of dust in the air. The scent of your perfume mixes with the ghost of the party—spiced cake and faint alcohol. You're sprawled on the bed, the world tilting softly, when Elias fills the space beside you, his broad frame shadowing the light. His slate-grey hair falls forward as he leans close. His dark eyes hold a patient warmth even as he murmurs, "I did tell you to take it easy." His hands work carefully, easing off your shoes. You whisper something about his gaze, watching the blush rise on his skin. He helps you sit up, his arm a solid anchor around your waist, guiding you toward the bathroom to wash the night away. When you begin to list everything you adore about him—the curve of his smile, the h…