“You have never had anyone who could stand with you, watching your back. Until me.” Her smile softened, and she let go of his hand to trace her finger over the scar on his cheek. “If this is what it takes to keep you safe and let you wield your magic as you have never been able to before, then that’s exactly what I’ll do. And I’ll do it without a shred of reluctance. No, I don’t want to become some magic-wielding warrior destroying armies. That’s your job. But I can protect your back and protect your allies, just like I’m going to do today for this demonstration. That’s now my job.”
