Madeline’s POV

When I peeked over the cabinet, I saw the other man, whom I believed was the captain of the guards, open the door of the study. Because he was alone in getting outside, I realized that it was my time to reveal myself to Count Reymar, who remained inside the room. I heard him sigh before I started walking outside.

"What do you know about the prophecy, Father?"

"Oh, for the love of God!" my father exclaimed and stood up from the chair from sitting when he saw me. "Marissa, ...