Hideaway Strath I'm thinking things that I might start regretting

The youth seemed to hesitate, to be thinking for a long time. 
All the while, Nyra stood a silent watcher, waiting patiently for his answer.

I'll try. 

To that she offered a soft smile.
"Making an effort is all I can ask right now. Thank you." She exhaled, seemingly decreasing in bodily tension. 
With cold-burn amber eyes, Nyra continued to watch Charles for a few moments before she finally began to turn away. 
Would he stop her?