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Warning: This chapter may be a bit intense for some readers.

"Betrayal"

Hermione had woken up in her private suite that day. Usually, she would sleep alongside Draco in his bed, but after all she had gone through the night before, she wanted nothing more than to be left alone.

Before getting dressed, Hermione walked over to her cat, Crookshanks, and fed him breakfast. She sat there for several minutes, petting him, trying to block out the rest of the world. It seemed her cat was truly the only one who really understood her…until Ron came along that is.

When the time came, Hermione got dressed and made her way out to breakfast. Unlike third-class, they were provided with a small room where waiters would come by and take their orders. But what Hermione had liked the most about it was the giant window that overlooked the sea. Sun shined through it every morning, providing a good distraction from having to listen to Draco and his pointless morning conversations.

Once she made it inside the dining room, she realized that it was unusually quiet. Lucius and her mother were no where to be found and Draco was eyeing her with a look of betrayal. 'This can't be good," Hermione thought to herself as she pulled out her chair and sat before him.

When the waiter poured her a small glass of tea, Hermione immediately put sugar into it and stirred it around to avoid Draco's harsh gaze.

"I had hoped you would come to me last night," said Draco breaking the silence.

Hermione took a sip of tea, "I was tired," she stated.

"Your exertions below decks were no doubt, exhausting," he said coldly.

Hermione looked up at him, "I take it your father took the liberty of informing you of last nights events," she scoffed.

"You will never behave like that again Hermione, do you understand?"

"I'm not a house-elf that you can command. I am your fiancé," she said although she desperately wished it weren't true.

Draco glared at her, "My fiancée!" he spat. "Yes, you are, and my wife!" He knocked the table over causing everything to fall and shatter on the ground. Hermione looked up at the monster that stood before her. "My wife in practice, if not yet by law. So you will honor me."

Hermione shook her head unbelievably. Never before had he acted this way. She stood up from her chair and made an attempt to leave the room, but Draco grabbed her arm and forcibly threw her back down.

"Please," Hermione cried out. "Let me go!"

"What you want, no longer matters Hermione. I'm all you and your mother have left."

Her eyes widened in horror…

Draco got closer to her face, "Did you really think me to be so naïve? You've made your feelings towards me clear from the start. I knew something was up so my father informed me of your little predicament." He squeezed her arm tight, "Not that it matters…I'll still get my fair share of money when this is all said and done."

Hermione couldn't believe him. She broke free from his grip, "You knew this entire time that we were using you?"

He stood up, "Of course, but I would never pass up an opportunity to gain more money…," he eyed her with a look of disgust, "even if it does require marrying mud-blood."

She gasped, "You know?"

"Yes, and I would have never agreed to it…until I saw the large sum of cash your daddy left behind. And your looks were, no doubt, a wonderful bonus," he smirked. "Nonetheless, this little flaw will remain secret."

Tears began to fall down Hermione's face…her eyes threatening more to follow.

Draco knelt before her, "You'll honor me the way a wife is required to honor her husband. I am soon to be the Minister for Magic and I will not be made out a fool, Hermione. Is this in any way unclear?"

Hermione's heart sank in defeat, "No."

"Good," Draco smiled and forced a small kiss on Hermione's lips. "Excuse me, sweet-pea," he brushed off his shirt and left the room.

Hermione fell from her chair and began to cry. She had no way out. Her only shot at a somewhat normal life was to do as Draco commanded and go along with their marriage for that was the only way for her to obtain her father's money. Never in a million years had she thought herself to end up here.

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