Alec’s lips crack up into an almost-smile at the comment, before he catches himself. He doesn’t need this man to make him happy, he doesn’t want to be happy.

Besides, his follow-up is like a dose of cold water. Of course. Not that Alec could have expected it to go any differently. He’s done nothing but make a nuisance of himself.

“Is that a no to the watch or a kiss? Because I know which one is the better deal.”