"Adam, I have a sacred duty. I made a vow to an Angel. Only the priestess is allowed here. I'm not supposed to make exceptions. If I do, I could be punished." But Adam didn't care about that. He wanted Gansey here so that was what mattered. "I don't keep people out because I don't like them. I keep them out because it's dangerous for them to be here."

Folding the wet towel, he put it aside where it wouldn't hurt any of the furniture. Shaking out another, Alec tried to dry off his shoulders. It was probably a lost cause. "Even my family was forbidden to come here after I agreed to stay."