Richard had to assure the girl that his feelings were genuine that's why he didn't stop himself when she dared to ask for such a thing.
Although Amelia is different from other girls of her age, asking a man to spend a night with her still took a lot of courage even for her. And Richard could see the fear and uncertainty in her eyes. What if he rejects her now?
She was not greedy to get intimate with him; she was just pursuing solace in his arms and desired the assurance that he was not lying about his feelings.
Amelia has studied Richard and knows him enough to discern that unless he has feelings for her he wouldn't respond to her request.
Richard took a moment before he inched closer and softly collected the girl in his arms. Her body felt soft and warm and Amelia looked extremely fragile in his embrace.
He relished the sensation of a woman's body and hugged her dearly in his arms.