His eyes lowered for a moment, feeling a sense of, was that embarrassment? Wash over him at her reaction. Since when did that happen? A hint of a smile crossed his face at her question, looking back up at her as he reached for her hand, lowering it from her face and keeping it in his as he used his other arm to draw her in to a loose embrace. Just because he did didn't mean it was easy for him to say it, or that he could look her in the eye and do it.