The greatest Magic Scholar to ever live, Lewis Griffith, died without ever being able to use Magic thanks to being Inept. Strangely, he reincarnates centuries into the future, given a second chance at life. Now thrust into the world of Magic, will his new life as Jared Leonard be the same as it was in the past? Or… will he finally be able to use Magic and change the world? * * * CONSIDER JOINING OUR DISCORD!!! https://discord.gg/5HRA6ZUa7y Follow me on Instagram: the_magecrafter Enjoy the read!
Ciara could feel her heart racing as she rested her face on Jerry's chest.
His strong masculine scent surrounded her, causing her heart to beat even faster. However, she also felt a form of safety in his embrace.
She felt shrouded by something strong and firm. Despite Jerry being far weaker than she was, and despite all the loss he had suffered in her presence, she had never felt so safe.
And hearing him utter those words…
"I just want to protect you."
… Ciara felt her cheeks burn up, and her lips unconsciously formed a soft smile.
Why did she like hearing him say such things to her?
Why did her body instantly turn to jelly the moment those words graced her ears?
How could someone weaker than her even muster the courage to utter such a statement?
And finally… how could she feel so much from those simple words?