". . ." Amara was shocked at first before she sniffed and wiped her tears with a smile on her face. "When did you become such a man?"
"You have protected me long enough," I told her. "It's time that I did the same to you. Besides . . ." I tilted my head and grinned at her. "What kind of a man am I if I can't protect the woman I love, right?"
I was talking in behalf of my other self.
Don't ruin the moment.
Amara sniffled and wiped her tears again before she said with a serious face, "I will fight beside you if that's what it takes to be by your side."
"Good. I hope that you'll be prepared."
Shut it.