Hugging her tightly, he said, “I’m terrified. If I ever hurt you again under anyone’s spell, please kill me.”

Amara let him go when he added tearfully, “I would rather die than harm you.”

Jerry then confessed his love for Amara with deep emotion—and to my surprise, Amara felt the same way.

“Don’t ever say that again,” she said softly, placing a finger on his lips. “I don’t have anyone but you. I can’t lose you, Jerry.”

“I love you, Amara,” Jerry whispered. ...