I understand how he feels with his obligation and duty as well as wanting their moment together to be something meaningful
Jess is not in her right mind to fully comprehend the "sweetness" of the gesture, but he is still a bit coldhearted with how he goes about the entire situation

i was really hoping for a hoard of vampires to rush in while she was drinking from him, that would have kicked things up a notch now that we are nearing the last chapter. Keep up the great work my friend