He stilled against her, silver eyes turning dark. She held her breath, waiting for a response or perhaps he would just not answer and forgo the kiss. His hand went slowly to the side of her neck, his thumb balancing against her pulse point but he remained otherwise motionless. The gesture was sensual but his eyes had turned to cold stone. His fingers on her neck tightened just a smidge before he answered: "Yes." It was a breath against her lips and then he kissed her. Hard.