"But you're here now," Ganymede murmured, winding his arms around Alex when he'd recovered enough to stand and come up behind his lover, chin resting on Alexander's shoulder. "Don't be nervous, love. Your work has gotten you this far, people must be happy with it."

Ganymede was thrilled for Alex that he'd been promoted to such a high position, and squeezed his arms gently, a reminder of the embrace he held. "The view from here is almost as magnificent as you are."