The sudden concern he'd been feeling gradually lifts with each word, and each kiss. His eyes drift shut when their lips meet, and a smile slowly reemerges with a soft, humming noise as she details everything out. The imagery is vivid in his mind, all the more enticing when paired with thoughts of leaving all this behind for just the two of them, alone and uninterrupted and married.

"I can't wait until tonight," he murmurs finally, holding her tight against him.