Henry leaned close and Alex unintentionally wound up holding his breath. The prince's voice in that tone sent a frisson over his skin, a rush of goosebumps that shivered through him. Oh. Oh that was not playing fair at all. Then what Henry actually said registered, and Alex choked on absolutely nothing.

He was staring at the other man like he was a dinner setting and Henry just pulled the tablecloth out from beneath him and he remained where he was but with his entire world utterly in disarray despite having not changed an instant from the moment before. His mouth formed a surprised (and okay a little impressed at Henry's wicked streak) little o while he tried to find words. And failing.

"You are... evil. It's disturbingly hot."