"…"
Once Davis kissed Yotan, he let her go and gained some distance as though looking into the horizon again, leaving her standing all confused and fluffy inside.
Truthfully, he felt like he had messed up since he wanted to confess and accept her acceptance grandly with his wives around so Yotan could also see she had their approval.
However, Yotan had been acting strange, so when he learned what was troubling her, he chose to reveal his love for her.
He wouldn't have even chosen to break it open now if it weren't for the fact he knew Yotan would sacrifice herself if any danger befell them. After all, Evelynn and the others were still missing.