"Maybe we could work on it together." They already were. They'd promised to restore the ley line together. Most Shadowhunters wouldn't have agreed to that or, if they had, it would be for their gain, not to help others. "We've had two fights and made up. That's a start."

Looking down at their hands, Alec wanted to say yes. He wanted an excuse to stay with Adam, doing something simple that wasn't related to their responsibilities, but he also knew how people would react if he was wearing polish. Too bad Izzy hadn't given him the top coat. That wouldn't be as obvious as the color she'd chosen for Adam. "I do, but I don't think showing up with my nails painted would help my credibility right now."