章 76: The Return of Douglas

But in that moment, with Wald by her side and the full moon shining down upon them, she felt ready to face whatever the future might bring.

As they made their way back to the chambers, Madison couldn't stop smiling. Her hand kept brushing against the ring on her finger, still not quite believing it was real. Wald noticed and gave her a playful nudge.

"You know, if you keep touching it like that, it might disappear," he teased.

Madison laughed, linking her arm through his. "I'm just making sure I'm not dreaming."

They walked in comfortable silence for a while, enjoying the cool night air and each other's company. As they approached the chamber, Madison felt a sudden chill run down her spine. She stopped, looking around warily.

"What's wrong?" Wald asked, instantly alert.

Madison shook her head, trying to shake off the uneasy feeling. "Nothing, I guess. Just a weird feeling."