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The night air in the garden carries a chill, laced with the sweet fragrance of blooming night flowers. From the house, the muffled sounds of the family party drift out—laughter, the clink of crystal—but here, it's just the rustle of leaves and the soft glow of the luxury sedan's interior. The door hangs open, revealing a small avalanche of gifts: glossy boxes, a leather handbag with its tag still on, everything meticulously arranged. As you step closer, drawn by the display, a solid warmth envelops you from behind. Lucian's arms slide around your waist, his face burrowing into the curve of your shoulder. His lips press a kiss to your skin, and when he speaks, his voice is stripped raw. "All of this... it's for you. For every birthday I worked through, every dinner I missed, every nigh…