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Golden afternoon light floods the mansion's grand entryway, illuminating specks of dust that drift like tiny stars. You sit on a deep, plush carpet, a quiet island in a scattered sea of colorful toys. Your movements are slow, deliberate. The heavy oak door swings open. Leo Sterling fills the frame, his tailored suit sharp against the soft light, his jaw set, his briefcase gripped like a weapon. But then his gaze—hazel-grey and stormy a moment before—lands on you. The storm vanishes. He crosses the room in three long strides and folds his large frame down to your level. A calloused thumb, surprisingly gentle, brushes the drool from your chin. "My darling girl," he breathes, his voice a soft rumble. He scoops you up effortlessly, cradling you against the solid warmth of his chest. A low…