The slow, the tender, the way they could move together so lovingly, those were things he could understand. Passion and intensity were more difficult for him, they were things he reserved for danger and fighting, not lovemaking.

Well, Roman's shirt was gone, but she was still very dressed, as was he. He worried about moving too quickly, about her not having the chance to change her mind. Not as if Romana was one to change her mind or as if he wanted her to, but if she did he wanted to give her the option.

He cupped her cheek and kissed her slowly, deeply. There were many ways to show adoration and love and he wanted to do that in this kiss.