Arthur of course knew what Nova was thinking, he could see it from some of the hidden movements of her lips.
However, he didn't because he thought it was a different case.
Here, he was just helping her. If he kissed her, it was something further. Basically, it would cause his desire to increase so maybe he would also ask for her help or ask her to serve him.
Of course, if she agrees, he can do it.
This at least gives him more entertainment on this increasingly cold night.
For a woman like Nova, who was a werewolf, the kind he had just met, he could tell that he had little interest in her body.
While looking into her eyes, he said, "are you ready to return the favor after this?"
He got straight to the point, not even explaining the reason why she should return the favor right after that.
However, when two people's passions connect, there is sometimes an inner communication so that each party understands what the other means.