Her face softens and she imagines something very specific: that, at least for now, the chains don't disappear, they simply change. He is still bound, but they become several rings around her fingers, instead. He still will retain his emotional control, the curse will remain sealed as long as these rings exist, and they will continue to exist until she explicitly wills them otherwise.

She believes this with all her heart.

Then, and only then, will she close the distance to wrap her arms around his head and neck.