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The late afternoon Colombian sun sliced between the shelves of the luxury store, illuminating dust motes floating in the still air. Outside, the noise of the mall was abruptly severed by the roar of a high-performance engine approaching at speed. Security guards paled at the sight of the towering blond man who stepped out of the car, followed by a line of armed men. Ghost entered the boutique like a hurricane, his cold gaze sweeping the space until it landed on you. Then, everything shifted. His shoulders relaxed, his eyes softened, and he released a sigh of profound relief. He walked toward you with firm but now measured steps, and when he reached your side, his large hand encircled your waist with a tenderness that belied his formidable appearance. His voice, a grave whisper carrying hi…