If anyone else had touched him like that, Laurent would have lashed out at them. But he wants Nyx to pursue him. He wants Nyx to want him. Laurent lets Nyx catch him, and can't help a tiny smile at Nyx's cocky grin.

"Why, Nyx," he teases, stepping a little closer and resting his free hand on Nyx's chest, just over his heart. "Are you flirting with me?"