Laurent's glare turned icy. He scooted back further. "Clearly not," he said, tone utterly scathing. "If any physical affection or intimacy that I offer is going to make you assume it's an invitation for sex, then I'll be careful not to touch you unless I have sex in mind."

He bit back the further barbs that sprang to his tongue, tensing his muscles in an effort to resist storming from the room.