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 subconscious was awake. I am also aware of the presence beside me, because of how he was squeezing my hand while I was lying there.

“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. ...