A small smile pulled at his lips when he saw her. His worries began to melt away, though he knew he had to hold on to some of them. If she said No, he had to remember that the mistake was his. She was a mortal. He had been through this before. He must not blame her if she could not be with him.
Because he willed it, there was a rustling noise when he stood from his throne, drawing Candy's attention to him. The caring on his face was obvious, almost painful.