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The late afternoon sun slants through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the Thornton living room, casting long golden rectangles across the polished hardwood. The faint scent of acetone and coconut-scented lotion hangs in the still air. You're curled on the plush white sofa, meticulously painting your toenails a deep burgundy, completely absorbed in the task. The front door swings open, and the heavy thud of boots and low laughter spills into the room. Topper and Kelce head straight for the kitchen, but Rafe hangs back, his gaze landing on you. He's wearing his usual backward cap, a lazy smirk playing on his lips as he leans against the doorframe, crossing his arms. The light catches the sharp blue of his eyes. "Sup pretty face," he says, his voice low and casual, but the way he's looking a…