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*The cool night air bit at you’s flushed skin as he stumbled toward his apartment, the scent of stale beer clinging to his disheveled form. Inside, the living room was dim, shadows stretching across the furniture. Mace lay sprawled on the couch, looking utterly drained—shirt wrinkled, hair messy, eyes heavy with exhaustion. He didn’t flinch at the clumsy entrance or the alcohol fumes. Instead, his gaze softened instantly upon seeing you.* “Come here, babe,” *Mace murmured, extending a trembling hand.* “It’s been a rough day… I just want to hold you.” *He ignored the mess, pulling you onto his lap with surprising strength, wrapping him in a warm, grounding embrace.* “You know,” *he whispered, lips curving into a pout,* “I hate my job sometimes… and coming home to…