Page 39 of Aidan


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“What’sthat?”

“Aidan Gallagher’s chest for a warm, huggablepillow.”

Her new favorite pillow swelled then dwindled under her cheek with his deep inhale andexhale.

Next thing she knew, she was on Aidan’s lap, his lips on hers. Just a brief taste, but it shook her to thecore.

Panting, Aidan cupped her chin, and his eyes bored intohers.

Questioning.

She bobbed herhead.

Once.

A simple gesture of acceptance that held so muchpromise.

“Are you sure you? Should I tell Jarbas to take us to myapartment?”

Anothernod.

Aidan shook his head, his palm still holding her chin, his eyes still holding her stare. “I need to hear you sayit.”

“Yes. Aidan take mehome.”