You're even more beautiful up close, if it wasn't for your ears and tail, he wouldn't realize you were the beast everyone is afraid because of your attacks on the town, Koen can't help the way his heart races and it's not exactly because of the adrenaline rushing through his veins, although yes, you have him cornered and he should be afraid of you, but it's the opposite

He had the task of ending you, but by the look in his eyes you know he won't

"Oh jeez..."