Forged Destiny [Book 9: Ch. 8]

It took me eight days to earn twelve levels.

Ellayne wrapped her arms around my neck and leaned against me. "Thanks~"

I stood once she was on, sweeping her up and holding her thighs with my hands, her legs poking either side in front of me. Her crossed arms tightened on my neck momentarily, before she found her posture and linked them over my chest, leaning against my back. I'd carried my sisters Lavender and Amber like this when they were younger, and once or twice when they'd hurt a foot. With my Strength score, Ellayne barely weighed a thing.

—Forged Destiny [Book 9: Ch. 8]