She wanted to suffer less, so besides complying with him, she also had to soothe his emotions.
Yet, she didn't know that last night was a special case because she had been by his side for a week since they signed the contract but he couldn't eat... ...
Feeling suspended, with his appetite consistently teased, left him restless and unable to enjoy food. Combined with James Turner's provocation last night, as well as her sudden explosive true nature, he experienced both pleasant surprise and unexpectedness, leading to his out-of-control actions.
After calming down, Robert would still crack witty jokes and engage in intimate body language, but he wasn't expecting to turn into a wolf again - he didn't possess such an intense obsession to dominate his female partner.
Of course, he was naturally happier if Emma submitted to him, but on the surface, he pretended to be hesitant as if sizing her up, assessing whether the bait she was offering was good enough for him to consider.
