He had missed kissing her, so he far from minded. Eagerly, he returned the kiss, drawing back after a long moment. Despite his desire to rush things, he wanted to take his time. He'd missed far too much to not have the luxury of patience.
But he smiled and set his fingers on her cheek, "secret for you. I rather like it, knowing someone worries for me. I trust you to pull me back if something is beyond my reach but I cannot see it as such."