Adam’s cheeks went pink at the warm, steady strength of Alec’s hands around his own, and he stared at Alec’s grin, amazed that he’d pleased the reticent guardian so much. No one had ever reacted so warmly to something Adam had done, and he yearned for more of this kind of contract and validation. “I’m glad you like it,” Adam mumbled, blushing helplessly as he studied Alec’s face. He couldn’t bear to break the contact between them. The warmth of Alec’s hands felt like it reached all the way up Adam’s arms. “Brought you a newspaper and a magazine, too.”