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grabbed Aiden’s hands and tugged. Aiden sighed dreamily as he stood. He pushed his hands though his hair and stretched then a goofy smile tilted his lips as he looked at the table.
    “And I get a grilled cheese. I feel like King of The World right now,” he said as he stumbled toward the table and sat. Lane laughed as he dropped into his seat next to Aiden’s and leaned close.
    “I don’t know about the whole world but you’re king of my world,” Lane said as his lips glided along Aiden’s jaw. Aiden shrugged and his hand curved around Lane’s thigh as he picked up his sandwich.
    “That’s fine. You’re all that matters, really. I don’t care about the rest of the world,” he said before he took a bite. Once again, Aiden was boyish and uncomplicated and Lane wasn’t sure if he was big enough to contain the joy and love that swelled within him.

Chapter 7
     
    Lane hummed softly as he skipped down the stairs. He shook his head as he stared at Aiden’s back as he sat at the table. He was hugging a glass of orange juice as he studied his notes on the Langley case. Lane kissed Aiden’s temple on his way to the coffee maker but aside from a soft nod, Aiden barely reacted as he hunted for a photo. Aiden rarely noticed anything around him when he was working. If he was writing or analyzing or studying, it was hard to break his focus. Lane frowned as he watched Aiden flip a page and scribble. The notes weren’t for him, he kept everything in his head. They were for the prosecutor. Lane wondered how many hours Aiden had been at the table. He was sure that if he checked, the juice would be warm.
    “I have to run to the station to check on a few things then I’ll head to Chicago,” Lane said loudly and Aiden nodded again but didn’t look up. Lane started the coffee maker and went around the counter. He squatted next to Aiden and gathered his face in his hands. He turned Aiden and waited for his eyes to drift to his. “I have to leave soon but I’ll see you later, at the hotel,” Lane said and Aiden grinned.
    “I know. I’ll meet you there and we can have shower sex and a nap before we meet Kat for dinner,” he said and Lane nodded. There were grey shadows under Aiden’s eyes. He would need a long nap. Aiden leaned close but his eyes went back to his notes and his lips missed Lane’s and landed on his chin. Lane cleared his throat and Aiden smiled sheepishly. “Graves is picking me up in two hours and driving me to the courthouse,” Aiden said and Lane decided it was time he had a word with Graves.
    Aiden was testifying and Lane was looking forward to his involvement in the case coming to an end. He followed the case on the news and reviewed most of the photos, statements and notes the DA and Graves sent over. They nicknamed Langley The Gentleman Genius but Lane didn’t like the guy. Something about him got his hackles up. He seemed smarmy and manipulative. Lane didn’t give a fuck if the asshole was an actual genius and he had a megawatt smile. He made Lane’s skin crawl and he was ready to move on.
    “No more cases for a while, alright?” Lane asked and Aiden’s brows pulled together as he looked up at Lane.
    “Doesn’t that depend on what comes up? What if something happens and someone needs my help?” He asked and Lane shrugged.
    “It doesn’t have to be your problem. You’re not the only one that can solve crimes and catch bad guys,” Lane said and Aiden frowned.
    “I know. But I don’t want to say no if I can help,” he argued and Lane held his hands up.
    “I get that, believe me. I’m just saying you need a break. Take a few weeks and decompress. Just be an average guy for a while,” Lane said and Aiden’s lips twisted as he considered.
    “I can do that,” he said and Lane let out a long breath as he relaxed. Aiden smiled softly as he stood. “You’re worried about me and tired of the case, aren’t you?” Aiden asked as he reached for Lane.
    “You’ve been sleeping less