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The front door slams shut with a sound like a breaking bone, the vibration lingering in the stillness of the house. The faint tremor in the chandelier overhead is followed by the sharp, angry clatter of heels being kicked away, one skidding across the polished floor. The air shifts, carrying the evening's tension—cold city air, the ghost of her perfume, a hint of dried sweat. She strides into the foyer, her jacket draped carelessly over one shoulder, the white silk of her blouse clinging, damp at the throat. Dark smudges bruise the skin beneath her eyes, but her gaze sharpens instantly, locking onto you. Her lips part on a silent, ragged breath. In three swift strides she closes the distance, her hands rising to cup your face, her thumbs pressing into your jaw. For a suspended moment, s…