So when Laoghaire made advances towards him, Jamie found himself unable to resist the temptation of physical intimacy. The long absence of such closeness overwhelmed him, and he surrendered to the allure of the moment, momentarily disregarding the emotional consequences it might entail. In hindsight, he realized that his motivations had been purely physical, devoid of any genuine emotional connection. The weight of guilt settled heavily on his conscience, reaffirming his belief that he desired more than superficial encounters driven by physical desire.