Warning- Non consensual in this chapter! This is an MA story!-Warning

For the first time in years Hermione slept soundly without lustful dreams or nightmares. When she woke up she felt oddly optimistic. She dressed in her business suit, dark blue jacket and skirt combo with sensible shoes and stockings covering her legs. This was to be her last day before her vacation. With a pep in her step she grabbed briefcase and set out to the courts.

"… Furthermore had Ms. Brown not acted in such a manner during the war she would not have been ripped up and not bitten, but many more could have fallen. We have had enough loss, not just from fallen comrades, but funds and jobs as well. We need to maintain our solidarity or all will once again be lost. The condition of Ms. Brown is not to be worrisome. She cannot harm anyone, and only has slight personality trait differences. There is no reason for her departure to Hogwarts Witchcraft and Wizardry. If we initiate judgmental actions now I fear that the past was in vain having nothing being fully grasped and unequivocally repeating history."

Hermione walked back to her seat sitting next to a very happy Lavender. She told her this morning things would work out in their favor. She also told her that Hermione was going to have one hell of a good time, though not seeing much on her much needed vacation, and not to forget the silencing spell, or things could become disastrous. All Hermione knew was that she was diffidently NOT going to have a good time on her MUCH needed time off because she would be thinking about her past and future; though she didn't want to even think of such things when she was trying to relax it seemed to consume her. She needed to understand what made her run away from everything in her past, and if she could have a true change with her future. Pulling back to the present she heard the Minister announce the continued employment of a one Lavender Brown as she posed no threat. Hermione couldn't say that she was shocked, but she was happy with the end result. Sure she may have went a little overboard with her ending speech, but she thought she better nip things in the bud before they got too out of control with complaints that could cause the livelihood of people to subside.

She said good bye to everyone who wanted to say there "well wishes" to her and Lavender, and wanted pictures of them for that matter, before she made her way home. She had thought long and hard about her trip and knew the beach was where she wanted to occupy for her vacation. She had her things packed well before time and would be leaving that afternoon. She was going to spend as much of her time as she could at a small, yet perfect beach off of Corsica. She was going to spend every waking moment, even if it killed her, relaxing and not thinking about work or the men in her life- wait no she had to think about it to figure out what to do! (She was so confused.) Though, to be 100% honest she didn't know if even killing herself would help.

Changing into a pair if jean shorts with a light tank top, Hermione grabbed her bag of holding and Floo'd to the Weasley's for lunch, it really had been too long. Ron was the first to welcome her. Her relationship with Ron was an on again off again type of friendship. She loved Ron with all of her heart, and wouldn't leave him even if he was an unbelievable prat most of the time. That is what best friends were for. The entire Weasley clan showed up, and they had a beautiful picnic in the garden- gnome free. Molly had out done herself this time. They had chicken, beef, potatoes, salads across the board, an array of fruits and vegetables, rolls, and 5 different desserts: strawberry cheese cake, cherry pie, raspberry tarts, bread pudding, and chocolate truffles.

The conversation flowed from happy subject to happy subject. Hermione hadn't felt this light hearted in a while. She was laughing until her sides hurt at the torment George was dishing out to his older brothers. "Payback" was his justification. Bill had it when he went to take a bite of beef, and hit he found his mouth due to it being glued shut. "Bill you can't be mad at Your Holey-ness!" With that he apparated away leaving a ghost of his laugh. After Molly chuckled and reversed the spell they all grabbed their dessert and tea.

Hermione was instantly reminded of sharing her much loved truffles with a one Draco Malfoy: him feeding her before kissing her for the first time. That just brought back all the memories of their sexual interludes together- including the most recent. Godric they were kids when they did that! She was going to forget it and move on, but was there ever a day that went by that she didn't think about him? She couldn't remember the last time to be honest that she didn't. Hell she hadn't lain with a man since Draco, and he had been the only one.

"Earth to Hermione when are you leaving?" Ginny was sitting there turned to her with a smirk.

Blushing being caught not paying attention she answered, "After I leave here I am going to Floo to my hotel."

"You are lucky 'Mione! I wish I could get off for two weeks! What are you going to do with yourself? Are you taking company hmm?" In a whispered voice she added "Like Teddy?"

Blushing again Hermione shook her head. Then Ginny asked her on the sly "what about Malfoy?" Hermione thought she was going to blow her lid. "Why the bloody hell would I invite that yob. Really, why would you even mention him?" When she saw Ginny shrug she went on. "Well so we are clear he is nothing more than a man who happens to fund greatly our department at the ministry. End of story." She stood to help Molly clear the table.

"Why is it that he only 'greatly funds' YOUR department 'Mione? I know that he gives out here and there, but for you his 'princess' he gives a world of Galleons my friend." Ginny walked in to the kitchen dropping of the dishes in the sink, and turned to go back outside. When Molly passed them to go in Ginny continued. "Well I know what you had in the past was great for you, and I remember the look you gave him when you saw him with that twat Greengrass. Beside I don't think it is such a bad thing he looks GRR. BUT, if you like Nott then take him girl! You need some play time on your vacation." Ginny waved her wand and the food sent itself to the kitchen where Harry and Ron were trying to eat more than put it away even though they stuffed themselves already.

"Gin I don't get involved with co-workers. I am slightly attracted to Teddy, but that is not a road that I want to cross anytime soon. Who knows, maybe I will find a nice man in my time off." She smiled.

Hermione needed to get going to check in. With her final goodbyes she officially left to start her vacation. The green flames disappeared around her and she stepped out into a beautiful hotel. She was greeted promptly, and was ushered to her room, that opened onto the beach. She was in heaven. She had a huge king size bed right next to the double doors that opened to the beach. She had two wicker chairs accompanied with a small coffee table. Further back she had a small two person dining table, and the bathroom with a jetted whirl pool of a tub. The bay windows took up the entire length of the room! She could get used to this room with no problems. The gentle waves sounded throughout her whole room causing a beautiful song created by nature. Yes maybe she could relax.

After she got settled in her room she opted to change and live the beach life, for a while. She grabbed her modest bathing suit, a one piece simple blue, and towel and toted out. Laying out her towel she opened her new book Wizarding Law: 1200-1450 As the Dark Law Continues and began to read. By the time the sun started to set she was half way through her book. Instead of leaving the beach she asked one of the hotel staff to bring her a drink. She was stuffed from her lunch earlier so she forwent dinner, and asked for a house wine. They gave her a deep red velvet wine that was better than Hermione thought would be. "Excuse me, but I asked for the house wine. I think there has been a mistake not that this isn't delicious."

Feeling a little affronted he answered back in a haughty tone, "That was sent to you." and briskly walked away.

Hermione was a little shocked at how offensive the guy was. It was his job after all! She finished the wine that was sent to her wondering who in the world had sent it in the first place and decided it was time to go back to her room truly she had enough problems without adding another to the list. Plus she wanted to explore tomorrow.

Grabbing her stuff she started back to her room. "Hermione you didn't even eat dinner. Did you like the wine?" Draco Malfoy was standing a foot away from her… smiling!

Too shocked to say anything she turned and started walking back to her room wrapping the towel around her. If she pretended he wasn't there maybe he would go away. This had to be some kind of bad dream.

"Taking me back to your room already?" Draco asked while keeping up with her pace.

"How did you know where I was coming? Are you spying on me or something?" when she saw the look in his eyes she backtracked. "Never mind don't answer that. Not only are you not coming back to my room, but you are not going to stay at THIS bloody beach. Shove off Malfoy." She walked into her room trying to close the door to her room.

"I think that we need to talk some more. I think that we both established that being apart is hard for both of us and that's after YEARS of being apart. Look if you are that worried about what I would do then we can go some place other than your room. But, in the end you know that I will keep following you." Draco could feel her yearning and yet for some reason she didn't follow it? That damned Gryffindor in her! As much as he knew they wanted each other he KNEW they did have to talk first. For the first time he felt uncertainty around her feelings for Nott. She had the right to choose even if it was him she left behind. As fast as the pain came on he forgot it. He was here to get her back, and he didn't care what it cost him, as long as she loved him. "Come on you know we need to talk after what transpired between us."

"We said that we couldn't be friends Draco. Even with our feelings…" Hermione looked down she was not ready to deal with this. If you don't do this now then when? Bucking up her courage she let him into her room. "I'm going to change have a seat." Hermione grabbed her clothes that she donned earlier, wanting to get to comfortable and quickly brushed her beach blown locks and tied it back in a ponytail-she went to meet her fate.

She found Draco already sitting at the table waiting for her. "Okay then what is it that we need to talk about Draco. I told you already I wanted to think, or are you too impatient for me to think this through properly?" Hermione was a little irked that she had to deal with him, but so part of her also liked that he had come to her.

"You think too much, and this is not something that you think about; this is something that you feel and follow with your heart. If you have to think about it then it is wrong! Tell me right now what you feel for me. What do you want from me? If you can honestly say that there is nothing between us then I will leave and not look back. But, if that is not the case then I am staying." Draco had determination in his eyes.

God those eyes! She hadn't lost any of the lust that she carried for him in all these years. Her body yearned for him. She was also shocked that Draco felt so strongly about this. But, her not think about something, was he crazy; let alone something so important? Why would she want to get hurt because she foolishly went with what her heart wanted like a school girl? No, she wanted to think about this logically. She had not just her life to think about, but two men as well. "If I didn't think, Draco, then more than one person would be hurt. Not only that, but it would be very selfish of me."

His gaze bore into her eyes, "When it comes to love it is not about selfishness it's about what is right for you. You can't call that being selfish, but happy. If you wanted to make everyone happy in the world then where does that leave you?" It was maddening not to be able to touch her. He had been patient for far too long, and he was going to take her like she was meant to be; for that to happen he needed to start with the truth.

"… and I was never one to hurt people Draco. My love is something I give, but I don't want it to be at the expense of anyone else."

Now, or never thought Draco. "Hermione I have to tell you something, something that I should have told you years ago." When he was sure he had her undeniable attention he dove into his story. "As you know I am from a long line of purebloods. Our magic is strong, and there is a reason for that. There is more than one reason we marry other purebloods- it is not just for status, but for strength. Hermione do you remember the bracelet that you gave me?" When he say her nod her went on, "Well the man that you bought it from was telling the truth. This was made with one intention- to connect with ones mate. To make sure that our bloodlines never became weak all purebloods mate. Our ancestors would over look the occasional "blunder" if our mate was not that of a pureblood. This was not just for muggle-borns-which was rare-, but that of all magical creatures. When we mate there is a three step process. Hermione we have started out first step in school." When he saw the shock in her eyes he hurried on. "I know I should have told you, but I was fearful that you would leave. I want you to know that you DO have a choice in the matter. Which is why, Nott has been by your side since I left he too wants to mate with you along with Weasley. Hermione you and I are meant for each other. Please believe that I don't want to hurt you but love you with everything I have." Draco waited for her to be angry, or cry, or laugh hysterically, but nothing she sat there dazed. "You don't have to choose right now. I wanted you to know all of your options though."

Hermione's mind was going a mile a minute. Mate? Since school? Started already! All that was coming was a jumble of thoughts. She couldn't even ask why because he had told her hadn't he. She had to give him some credit for telling her though, but on the other hand this was something that should have been dealt with YEARS ago. "How did we… start already." She figured it was from their sexual activities.

"When we made love I'm sure you felt it too. Our relationship was that of an extreme and intense physical relationship, but we had a very close bonding too. I can feel you right now, Hermione, your feelings or emotions. I missed you too. I can feel your hurt and confusion, but I can also feel your want for me." Draco's eyes were pools of silver liquid. He pulsed his sexual energies over her slightly. "feel me" He thought.

As soon as he said it Hermione felt her body crave him. She still had dreams of what they did, how they were. From his eyes to his lips he was perfect, she unconsciously licked her lips. Just thinking about it made her hot and bothered. Get a hold of yourself he still lied to you! But, did he really, or did he just not tell you out of fear? Either way he didn't tell her. "I cannot over look the fact that you didn't tell me Draco. To know that you didn't trust me enough hurts. And more to know that Teddy knew and tried to manipulate me as well and Ron for that matter. Draco as glad as I am to know that we're meant for each other how can I over look the deceit? I ended things horribly and childishly between us. That I will never forgive myself for, but perhaps it was for the best. If I hadn't Draco would you have told me at all?" Looking in his eyes she waited for a lie.

"Yes I would have. We cannot bond without your full knowledge. I spoke to my mother about it. She told me to tell you, but I couldn't bring myself to we were only 17 t the time. I couldn't have ask this of you then! You can say that my hormones got in the way of that. Not just the love, but the jealousy that gripped my heart every time I saw you with Weasley, or Nott. You have but one mate, and they knew that you were mine. They forwent their own in spite of me. Yes they wanted you for their own, but it was not for the same reason as I did. I love you and always will. Even if you will not have me I will wait for you." He couldn't stop he needed her to know. Why would he hold anything back now? Getting up he bent down to her ghosting his lips across hers. "Say I can kiss you."

Hermione could hear the pain in his voice and something in her broke. With a shaky nod she felt his lips on hers. She could feel the heat rolling of his body. She felt her walls crumbling. He lied to her, but for the life of her she couldn't pull away. Her body was taking over after being denied for so long. She threw herself into the kiss with everything she had.

Draco went in for a soft longing kiss, but what he received was a heated passionate kiss. His animalistic instincts over took him. Using all of his muscles he lifted her into his arms having her wrap her legs around waist and carried her to the bed. Ungraceful, for maybe the first time in his life, he dropped her on the bed and set his hand about her body.

Something in the back of Hermione's mind was screaming at her. Not for her to stop, but she needed to do something…

"We won before we even go in! Hermione, look I know that we didn't have the best past, but things are going to work out for both of us. You are going to be seeing a whole lot of your room you know. Don't forget the silencing spell or things will get explosive! Oh and don't get Ginny that god awful scarf she will hate it!" Lavender Brown warned her about this.

"Draco wait!"

"Hermione please…" Draco's eyes were pleading with her. He needed her, wanted her in every way!

"I'm not saying no, but we need to take precautions." Grabbing her wand she silenced the room and a pink glow lit over her stomach from the non verbal cast to prevent unwanted pregnancies and diseases.

With a crocodile smile Draco rid them of their clothes. He was shaking with anticipation. It had been so long, even if she did visit him in his dreams every night. When they were naked his eyes ran up and down her body- a body that he was going to worship as long as she would have him. Finally they locked eyes. Slowly he began kissing his way down her body. He would show her pleasure before having his. Reaching her soft curls he let his tongue slip into her folds running across her moistened bead.

Hermione watched as he trailed a path down her body. She was so turned on by what he was doing- it was loving and sensual. When she felt his mouth start to lather her heat she broke their gaze and she threw her head back while letting out a soft moaned. She must be dreaming.

Draco was determined that she have cream before giving into his own needs. Latching on to her folds he sucked and nibbled on her clit while rubbing her soft tits. Hermione was already wet waiting for him and it didn't take much of his attention with his tongue to push her over the edge of bliss. After lapping up her juices he inserted two fingers into her sopping center. "You're tight Princess. Merlin I've missed you." With that, he kept a slow pace while moving up to kiss her.

Hermione was in her own beach side paradise! She craved this man loving her body with her very soul. As much as she wanted to tell him he this he was kissing her to death his hands were bringing her back to life full force. When she felt her second orgasm coming on she felt a slight ping of guilt knowing that he must be in some pain as he hadn't had his release yet. The thought was lost as her body took over and she arched her back to the ceiling. "Gods Draco…" is what she thought she said, but couldn't be sure. If she had any doubt that this man could do magical things with those fingers they were all blasted into oblivion at that moment. Before she finished she felt him enter with a hard thrust, almost sending her over the edge again. Her body needed this, and if she was truthful with herself she needed this too.

Marrying their hips Draco's fingers dug into her pulling her as close as possible before pushing her away and pulling her back again. "God Princess I missed you. Oh, I lo…" stopping himself before he finished be damned if he caved first and look like a puss. No he would sex her to death, but she would have to meet him in the middle; after all Hermione had been the one to leave, and he made it clear what he felt and wanted. One thought almost brought Draco over the edge: she had waited for him by not being with another man. She had saved herself, even if unconsciously, for him- her mate. Biting his lip hard to keep from coating her insides had done the trick, but he drew blood. Hermione was lost in lust, and primal instinct took over. Wrapping her arms around his neck she pulled him in to suck on his bottom lips. With millisecond left Draco pulled back as hard and fast as possible. Panting hard he was against the wall looking at a very confused and hurt looking Hermione.

"Draco? What did… what did I do? I mean you didn't…" Hermione was in shock. Never before had this amount of insecurity engulfed her. Looking down mortified she grabbed the blanket to cover herself wondering how fast she could make it to the bathroom.

"Don't you dare blame yourself Princess! You… I…. The second part of the mating processes is the exchange of blood. This is something that you have to do willingly." Looking down honestly ashamed of what he was, but relieved that he had enough restraint to withhold from demanding her as his own. "I'm sorry Hermione. Maybe I should leave. I didn't come here to force you…" Looking to grab his stuff Damn it! How could everything have gone so wrong so fast?

"Draco, please don't go. I don't think I can go without you anymore. I need you. It's like I'm drowning without you only I didn't know it before." Dragging the blanket with her she went to Draco. "I don't know what happened to me. Maybe I was scared of getting hurt, or afraid of being happy, but I'm not anymore I want to try with you I need you. For once I'm not going to think I'm going to follow my heart and fall. Are you sure you're going to be there to catch me Draco?" She looked into her eyes, molting silver, and waited.

"You are going to be the death of me Princess, but I welcome it with every last breath I have in me." Kissing the edge of her mouth he pulled her into a hug and couldn't help the laugh that escaped him. "I'm not letting go this time. You are mine to love."

Hermione dropped the blanket as they whirled around. "Get dressed Princess. I'm taking you out for the world to see that you are mine, and mine alone!"

After both showered and dressed: Hermione in flowing light green and blue dress that reached her ankles the back dipping down to her round bottom and two straps covering her shoulders and tying at her should blades paired with a pair of sliver flip flop hills. Putting her hair in a French twist and a silver flower she looked at her date. Draco dressed in a white polo and black slacks looking more like an angel than a man. They left to have an unforgettable night.

TPOV

He needed to find a way to get that damned Malfoy out of the way. The hatred that he felt for that pounce was starting to consume him. He had been working on getting Hermione into his bed for how long now? That bastard need not do anything but walk back into her life! The bound that they had between them was weak compared to what Hermione and Malfoy had. Hermione was always there for a lost cause and Draco was the biggest lost cause. Teddy worked his ass off for this girl. He gave up his life of luxury for a life for working with idiots to be next to her. She was going to be his and he didn't care what he had to do to get it!"

"HELP ME PLEASE SOMEONE PLEASE!" Sobs of a woman came from beside him. "Let me go you bastard! You can't keep me here someone will notice…" Her hope was dashed when his wand came into view.

"Tori, Tori, Tori I think you should shut up before I keep you for another week. Beside who is going to be looking for a little gold digger like you? Everyone knows that you just whore around. Hell I'm sure Mum and Dad would LOVE for you to end up with someone like me. Money, looks, good name, and pureblood they would give me a nice little dowry not that I'd take the likes of you anyways. You are not good for anything; even the spread of your legs couldn't be called a gift. I'll have you once more before you go back to your life as a whore. And, if you don't like it then stop all the screaming, you distract me that way." Teddy flipped Astoria over on her stomach and had his way with her. Finally he let her stumble out around 3 in the morning. He threw her wand at her causing a shower of hot sparks to burn her creamy skin. With a yelp of pain she grabbed it and ran with all the strength she had left.

Teddy got up without a second look. Another one of Malfoy's conquests that he bedded, knowing that he was there only after him- second best with the ladies always. In the end he would have his lady love though. He was going to blow Malfoy's cover- he was going to claim to be her mate though twist things to his favor. If all else failed he would bind her to him and best the rich prick anyway. He was going to the beach this afternoon after all to make sure everything was in place. He knew that Draco would be there and was sure they would have a "talk" tonight. Old tricks die hard. He was going to interrupt them with a work crisis? No, he was going to be vacationing in the same place; she hadn't said where she was staying after all, and if he happened to be there well that was just another thing that they had in common. He would sleep for a few hours before Flooing to the hotel.

~*~Later that night ~*~

Why the hell was it so silent in that room: Were they fighting or was Malfoy having his way with his girl? It was maddening he knew that he wouldn't be able to blast the damn door off the hinges; every window and door could have been open, but he wouldn't be able to see or hear a damn thing! He waited this long what was another hour? He could wait, and strike when the iron was hot. Malfoy was going to get his when he realized that Hermione would never want someone as tainted as him. Teddy looked about and smirked. "Well looks like I'm not alone in wooing Ms. Granger am I Weasley?" Maybe he could manipulate this tosser to get him and Malfoy out of the way. He ordered two firewhiskey's and set his plan into motion. Weasley was already three sheets to the wind!

A/N I know I am horrible! Okay so I am not going to promise anything! Sorry about the long wait… Check out the new photos on the photobucket : .com/albums/h326/razzleberry87/Forever%20Loved/#!cpZZ1QQtppZZ24