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Chapter 13
Luna heard everything. She still stood there, her hands pressed against her chest, she panted. She couldn't move, she was shaken by what her husband had just done. She understands if he's angry or disappointed, but she doesn't understand why he's doing this to her. She really wants to fight back. But without her wand it was impossible to fight him, he was much bigger and stronger physically.
She stood upright as she saw Draco turn to her. Anger and lust had disappeared from his eyes. His eyes softened. He ran his fingers through his hair awkwardly. She refuses to make eye contact with him. Luna glared at him angrily. He cleared his throat uncomfortably.
"Lu... Luna-"
Before he can finish his sentence, Luna immediately goes to the bathroom to get ready. She felt uneasy after hearing the arrival of Rodolphus and Rabastan, but her anger was still overwhelming to realize the trouble that she and Draco would face after their arrival.
Draco watches her until she disappears behind the door. He doesn't expect her to forgive him, but at least she can be civil to him. He growled loudly, feeling angry at himself for not being able to bend himself. It was a relief that his father came to save the day. He cannot imagine what he would do if his father didn't come. Maybe they'll lie on the floor, and he... he closes his eyes tight and shakes his head. No, it will not happen. He will not force himself on his wife again, never!
As they get ready for lunch, Draco aware that Luna doesn't want to be near him. As he walks in on the walk-in-closet, Luna who is busy picking out a dress suddenly walking out without a glance at him, and when he wants to look in the mirror to fix his hair on the dressing table, Luna who is tying her hair suddenly stay away from him. It's like he is a virus that should be avoided. That annoyed him, but she had the right to be angry, but he wished she was wise enough to forget about what happened a few hours ago, so they could face Rodolphus and Rabastan together.
Even with her arm linked with his, Draco knew that she was doing it half-heartedly. While they were making their way to the dining room, several times he would glance at her to read her expression. But like all Malfoys, she's emotionless. He decides to talk to her after lunch.
The couple, unaware that their arrival coincided with the arrival of the last person they wanted to meet, Rodolphus and Rabastan.
"Draco," Rodolphus called when he saw his nephew.
Draco paused, trying not to sigh heavily. Instead, he forced a smile. "Uncle," he released Luna's arm from his to shake his uncle hand; he nodded politely to Rabastan who standing beside his brother.
"You're getting taller," Rabastan commented, looking at Draco from head to toe, "and you look more and more like Lucius, too," he added with a grin.
"Definitely a Malfoy," Rodolphus commented in a monotone voice. "I heard that you were married," he changed the subject.
Luna stands behind Draco, hoping none of them will notice her presence. She remembered meeting one of them at the Department of Mystery at the Ministry, but she wasn't sure which one.
"Yes, I was married a few days ago," Draco replied firmly, just like his father. He didn't want to be seen that he felt intimidated. "The Dark Lord chose the bride for me," he added.
"She must be hot then," Rabastan said, glancing at Luna. "My, my, hotter than the sun. The Dark Lord has a good taste in choosing a woman," he said, looking intently at Luna.
Luna forced a smile and held out her hand to shake Rabastan's hand. "Hello, I'm Luna," she said calmly.
Rabastan took her hand and kissed the back of her hand tenderly. "Such a beautiful young lady," he said with a wink. Draco scowled at him.
"Thank you," she replied with a smile. Then, she turns to Rodolphus, she reaches out her hand, and he does the same thing as his brother did.
"Nice to meet you Luna," Rodolphus said in a cold but polite tone. "I'm sure the Dark Lord chose you not only because you're beautiful, but also talented."
"Luna is a talented witch, she can cast a spell wandless, she cast The Stunning Spell on Aunt Bella once," Draco replied for Luna.
"Splendid," Rodolphus commented. "My wife and I will make sure you are stronger, and you too, Draco."
"Are you guys just standing there?" Lucius commented sarcastically. He and Narcissa has been on the table for a long time and watched them have a conversation.
"I'm sorry, father," Draco said as he grabbed Luna's hand and led her to the table. Rodolphus and Rabastan follow from behind.
Draco is aware of his aunt's absence. He doesn't care why, she's not so important to him anyway. So he continued to eat in silence
"Where's Bella?" Lucius broke the silence.
"Upstairs, she said she wasn't hungry," Rodolphus replied.
Lucius nodded, he knew that wasn't the reason why she wasn't here. "How's everything?" He asked.
"Everything is done, that's why we're going home," Rabastan replied, occasionally he would glance at Luna sitting across from him. Luna is certainly aware of him, but she refuses to take her eyes off her plate.
"We managed to find Karkaroff," Rodolphus said dryly. "He's pretty good at hiding."
"And?" Lucius questioned.
"He's dead," Rodolphus answered casually.
"We killed him," Rabastan added.
Luna stiffens. She has met with Karkaroff once during Triwizard Tournament. She never knew about him, all she knew was he was a former Death Eater and also Headmaster of Durmstrang Institute. Suddenly, Luna felt her stomach twist. If the Death Eaters could find Karkaroff and kill him easily, it would have been ten times easier to find her father and... kill him. No! She will do everything to keep her father safe, everything.
"Are you all right, Luna?" Narcissa asked. She didn't miss Luna's face changing drastically when Rabastan mentioned that he and Rodolphus had killed Karkaroff.
Luna looked up and forced a smile. "I'm alright," she replied.
"It would be better if we go back to our room," Draco interrupted as he put a fork and a knife. He nodded politely at them, then, he helped Luna to her feet and guided her back to the room.
"We'll talk about their training when Bellatrix feels better," Lucius said as Draco and Luna disappeared from the dining room. He actually disagrees about their training. Both of them had suffered enough. He doesn't want to ruin their souls more. But since this is the Dark Lord's command, there's nothing he can do. He hopes if all this is over Draco can forgive him for having pushed him too far in the darkness. And he hopes Draco can be a better husband than he is.
...
Luna looked out the window, brooding. Her brows furrowed as she vaguely sees her reflection in the window pane. She doesn't recognize the girl. Radishes earrings that usually become her trademark have turned into beautiful diamond earrings. Her hair is usually tangled now turned into smooth, soft, and beautiful. Her always cheerful face with a sweet smile that always adorns her innocent face has changed, her face looks tense, and without expression. How she missed her old self.
She sighs lightly. What should she do now? With what happened to her, she had no hope. She stopped pleading with Harry to come and rescue her. She also stopped believing in Narcissa and Lucius. They were kind to her, but they were powerless against the Dark Lord. And Draco, she thinks she can trust him, she thinks she can depend on him; she thinks he can protect her like a husband should protect his wife. But she was wrong; her own husband almost forced himself on her. He abused her. She is alone. What should she do? Let them use her as a weapon against Harry Potter? If it weren't for her father, she would jump out of the window.
Draco has been watching Luna since they returned from lunch. She has been standing there for almost an hour. She just looked out and didn't move. He wondered what she was thinking. Did she think of what he had done to her a few hours ago? Or is she planning something? He really can't guess with her back facing him.
He closed his book quietly. His eyes watched her more intensely. His mind repeats what he did to her a few hours ago. He felt guilt showering him. He should apologize. But he wasn't very good at apologizing, he never apologized before. But this time he must do it, he has crossed the line. How can he deal with her every day of his life if guilt still gets him? How could he live with her if he was nothing but a horny bastard in her eyes? He didn't want Luna to see him that way. He wants his relationship with Luna to work, no matter how.
He cleared his throat to attract her attention, but failed, she still looked out the window with her arms folded against her chest. He cleared his throat louder, but nothing happened, she didn't even move, he wondered if she was even breathing. Then he tried another way by dropping his book and making a loud enough sound, but she still didn't move. Is she still alive? He wondered in annoyance. Should he destroy the whole room to attract her attention? Damn woman!
He squared his shoulders, and decides to confront her like a gentleman. He stands up and straightens his robe, he shoved his hands into the pockets, he knows it will look arrogant, but he can't help, it has become a habit. He approached her slowly and stood right beside her. He swears that he sees her glancing at him with hatred from the corner of her eye before her eyes return to focus forward.
"What did you see?" He started, glancing at her quickly.
"Nothing," she replied.
He winced a little, she sounded very cold.
He sighed. "I... I... I want to..." he stammered. He cleared his throat awkwardly. "I want... um..."
Luna gets annoyed. She just became a Malfoy for a few days and her temper has matched them. "What do you want?" She asked. She couldn't bear being so close to him
He swallowed. He turned his whole body over to her. "I want to apologize for what happened," he said sincerely. "I lost control, and I'm so sorry," he added, wishing she had forgiven him.
Luna turned her head slightly. He's really sorry; she can read that from his face, he really meant it with his apology. She sighed with relief. A small smile was engraved on her face. "That's okay," she said softly, "but I hope you don't do that again."
Draco felt a relief showering him. "Yes, of course, I make sure it will not happen again," he said awkwardly, rubbing the back of his neck.
"Thank you," she mumbled softly. Draco sees that she smiles softly at him; he can't help but smile back. How lucky he was that he had a forgiving wife. Before he could continue their conversation, he suddenly heard someone knocking on the door.
"I'll get it," he said. Then he walked to the door and jerked the doorknob. He found Trixie standing at the door holding an envelope with both hands.
"This is a letter to Master Draco and Mistress Luna," Trixie said as she handed the envelope to Draco.
"Thank you, Trixie." It was Luna.
He jumped a little when he heard her voice, he didn't hear her move, and suddenly she was beside him.
He took the envelope from Trixie and dismissed her. He closed the door and studied the envelope. He raised his eyebrows when he saw the seal.
"Where did that come from?" Luna asked as she noticed the changed of Draco's expression after observing the envelope.
"Gringotts," he replied, his eyes not leaving the envelope.
A/N – So you think the drama about the vault has ended? Well, it hasn't. It will continue and end in the next chapter.
