"That's a loophole and you know it." He continued glowering at them, telling himself that he should handle this like a mistake his siblings had made instead of as the Guardian of the temple. "Adam, I'm not just guarding books. There are things here that could cause the apocalypse if the wrong person found them. The more people who know the temple exists, the more likely that becomes." Adam would probably say that there wasn't a danger or if he was the bridge then the temple was safe, but Alec knew that there was no guarantee that was true.

He was about to argue that Gansey shouldn't dragged into the middle of their duties and arguments when Adam put his hand on his arm. Most of his anger drained out of him when he noticed that Adam's hand had been shaking. How could he stay angry when Adam was afraid that he'd hurt him? "Next time, ask first? I know you're trying to help me, but this is still my home."

Placing his hand over Adam's he turned toward Gansey. "Hello. Did Adam tell you about the temple and about me?" If he didn't, they may have to spend the visit explaining those topics instead of Gansey trying to help him.