Gabriel was very sure that he was thinking things through, considering what could and could happen, and hands moved so that they held Jack's face. Taking the time to consider the questions, why they were being asked at all-

"I am certain that I want to do this with you," and that was one that Gabriel could answer with confidence. No one else he trusted anywhere near as much, and it was one that needed a great deal of trust to allow anywhere near that close. "It won't, no. Takes a little more than that to be mated for life, but I understand your worries. We will have time to figure out if that is what we both want." To be mated for life or not, to weigh their options and wants if they wanted to remain together in any shape or form.

Nudged his nose against Jack's, foreheads pressed together. "I care deeply for you, and I want you," here and now. "Are we on the same page?"