The feeling of his hands on her shoulders made her smile. His hands felt strong even through they were so very gentle. So much about Alec felt gentle and kind even if he tried to stay 'tough'. It may be a veneer, but the veneer was just as real as the beautiful person hiding inside. Alec could be dangerous. All shadowhunters could be.

All while drying him off, she was conscious of his tired state. Stopping to steady him now and again, she finally had him dry and ready for the bed. This time when her hands rested on his hips, there lie nothing between them. "It's not?" Smiling up at him, she brushed her fingertips over his sides softly. "No... you've become to important to me."

Gently releasing one hand from his hip, she knelt down and picked up the shirt first. "Let's get you dressed, angel." moving closer, she let him lean on her as she held up the shirt so he could slide his arms in first. "As lovely as you are with or without clothing, I know you'll be more comfortable in something rather than nothing." Carefully wrapping her arm about his waist, she waited till he was ready to pull the shirt over his head.