Her words were painful. He bit back the urge to hit her as they tumbled through his mind. “I know nothing I do can redeem me or my family from what we’ve done, but I also know nothing can stop me from loving you.” He said slowly, choosing his words carefully. She shook her head, as if shaking away the pain. “Is love enough anymore?” she asked sadly. When he didn’t reply, she continued. “I wanted so much to forgive you for killing him, Draco . . . you have no idea. But now I realize that I can’t.”