She kissed his cheek and he returned the gesture then followed it with a kiss to her earlobe. Quick and gentle. He was ridiculously nervous all of a sudden, the bravado he had when kissing her neck before was gone. It was as if he suddenly realized this was all for real.

He murmured her name again. It was a reassurance, remembering that this was real and the woman he held was alive and desired to be with him.

His other hand eventually settled on her shoulder. Touching her, staying connected in some way.