Madeline POV
It’s been two days since Arius nearly lost control of his powers. He hasn’t left my side since and has become even more protective and overbearing. He has gone back to not wanting me to go anywhere by myself, not even for a run as Nina and it is starting to really bother me. I am not the kind of woman that can be controlled. I understand that he has certain needs and one of them is to know where I am at all times but this is getting ridiculous. Don’t get me wrong, my feelings for him have grown immensely and I want to be around him all the time but I also like my space. I always have.
I am currently led on the sofa with my legs resting over his lap reading a book. Even now, he has his hand gripping my leg as if he is scared that I will get up and run from him. I lower my boo
