It had taken so much effort to find her, and she was actually carrying his baby! With a child on the way, he didn't dare to be reckless, but kissing was still allowed, right? He had endured it for so long; he really couldn't hold back any longer!
His hands held her head firmly, keeping her from moving. His tongue, however, plunged deep into her mouth, turning his months of anxiety, waiting, and anger into a passionate little creature that playfully entwined with hers.
If he had been unsure about his feelings for her before, the pain of their separation and the joy of their reunion had made it clear—this woman was not like the others he had played with, nor was she someone he had impulsively decided to marry.
She was the intimate partner he truly wanted to share his life with!
He loved, he truly loved, even if this realization came a bit late. But wasn't that better than never?