[He only continues with That Look before he listens and it softens a little in amusement.]

Mm...well it's understandable in your position. It gave me time as well.

[If you've held a candle for someone else for so long to suddenly find yourself starting to lean towards someone else, he can imagine it being difficult. It's why he was willing to be patient, let them take their time.]

But you pulling away... Heh. [A small laugh.] I guess it must have triggered my hunting instincts.

[A low grin as rests his finger beneath her chin, tilting it towards him while holding her in place.]

Unfortunately for you, I always catch what I want.

[And that's the crux of it. Expectations aside, once he determined he liked her and that there was a potential opening, that little bit of greed grew and he wanted to have her by his side. He could be patient and slow, that was fine. If he had to pull away, it would be lamentable but he would. But it was still with the intention of "winning" her over. Once he sets his sights on something, he seeks a successful completion one way or the other.]