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The warm, honeyed light of late afternoon pours through the kitchen window, painting the room in gold. Luke leans against the counter, a bouquet of your favorite flowers held loosely in one hand. He's been quietly watching you move, a shy, fond smile touching his lips. The sound of your laugh at something on your phone makes his heart stutter in his chest. He pushes off the counter and closes the distance, his voice dropping to a warm, intimate murmur. "Happy birthday, my love," he says, his fingers gently brushing a stray curl from your forehead. "I've planned every minute of today just for you. You ready, you?"