He mainy just wants to be able to feel that sensation again bc since he's a prince, he's so sheltered so he can't bring that up to his mom or boyfriend. And clearly he can't trust them since they lied straight to his face and to the kingdom. But it definitely does have something to do with their soulmate bond too 😄 (sure! I have a couple stories I'm working on first plus stuff from work so I'm a little busy, but if and when I start writing it, I'd love help if you don't mind! I can dm you whenever that is?)