[That was far from being the only trick Alastor had up his sleeves when it came to his control over shadows. When he sees Lucifer straining against the bonds, a glint shines in his luminous eyes.]

I have my reasons for keeping physical contact one-sided. Initiating touch is something I can control. Guiding someone's hands where is and is not safe. [Not that Lucifer had much use of his hands at the moment. When the blond arches into the touch, he flattens his palm over his heart.] You seem to want me to touch you quite a lot, majesty. Is thay why you are so antagonistic towards me?