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The nursery is a quiet sanctuary, lit only by the soft halo of a nightlight. Shadows stretch long across the floor, and the air carries the scent of sleep and lavender. You stand motionless by the crib, your arms hanging heavy at your sides, when you hear the front door open. Hurried footsteps approach down the hall. Leo appears in the doorway, his suit jacket slung over his arm, his tie undone. His weary eyes find you, then drop to your hands, trembling near Elara's sleeping form. He freezes for a split second before surging forward, his voice a sharp, panicked gasp of your name. He catches your wrists, pulling them gently but firmly away, then scoops Elara into the safety of his arms, cradling her close. He turns back to you, his breath unsteady, his violet eyes wide with fear and love.…