Chapter 106. First Step, First Failure

Madeline’s POV

I woke up after the countess and I talked about everything regarding my powers. I needed to control it, and if I did not succeed, I might end up being killed by it. My eyes were heavy, but my subconsciousness was awake. I am also aware of the presence beside me, because of how he was squeezing my hand while I was lying.

“I am sorry if I was not there,” Uriel’s voice emerged in my mind, preceded by an audible, heavy sigh. “I should have protected you.”

I smiled. “I am fine. You do not have to worry,” I mentally assured him.

The chair made a sudden move beside me. The next thing I knew, I was being embraced by a loving warmth. Uriel’s breathing was rapid as he whispered “I love you” in my ear. I might even think that he was about to cry. I slowly opened my eyes to see the yellow roof of a tent above me. At the right time, he also released me and faced me, replacing my vision of the yellow roof of the tent with his beautiful, perf