I think you're going to have to be a bit more detailed than that.

[ And yet in spite of that, in spite of all that madness he can't help getting just a bit distracted by the fact that Alex is in nothing but his boxers.

No. Bad lizard brain. Not the time to be admiring just how fit he is.

Instead he curls a hand around the base of Alex's neck and squeezes gently, a reminder that he's there and willing to listen. ]

I'm guessing this isn't some elaborate escape room set-up? I don't think Shaan would have approved a cross continental kidnapping just for a prank.