It was like being suddenly manhandled by a cologne wearing gorilla. Every part of Alec froze as he was held. He didn't dare move, not even to squirm, and also tried very hard not to think. The librarian wasn't even as terrifying as-- well-- this.

He was a second too late to smack Anthony's hand away from the glowing book, but then decided the better idea was to take Fell's hand from his mouth and get some breathing room.

"Don't just touch things." But it was more or less gasped as he worked on getting free.