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Late afternoon light, soft and gold, spills through the sheer curtains, painting long shadows across the marble floor. The air carries the scent of fresh linen and your perfume, a blend of home and warmth. He stands before the full-length mirror, his broad shoulders filling the frame, his reflection a portrait of restrained power. A dark gray short-sleeved shirt fits close over his muscular torso, a black vest layered atop it, and his fingers wrestle with a dark red tie, an uncharacteristic clumsiness in their movement. You watch from the doorway, the familiar weight of your belly a comforting presence, a small smile touching your lips as you step forward. Your hand brushes his, stilling his struggle, and you gently fix the knot, smoothing the silk into place. His grey eyes find yours in…