Sequel to Loyal 'Til the End. Merlin knew the time drew near for his destiny fulfillment when Arthur began the steps to unite the kingdoms of Albion in peace; but with Morgana still out on the run and the hesitance for people to accept magic, it was all the Court Sorcerer could do to remain calm. Neither did it help that the ghost of his failures continued to haunt him.

Fifteen years after the War, Draco is a social recluse and award winning author. Harry is an auror who works too hard, ensuring his old war wounds never heal. They meet at a masque ball, unaware of each other's identities. In another situation, it would have been love at first sight. But for them, it would never be so simple.