Ardenia | Draco Malfoy 18+

CHAPTER 24

*MATURE CONTENT AHEAD*

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My hands were tied to my back fidgeting with the ring that laid on my finger.

I found it just laying on my bed with a little black box, no card or anything, but it was lovely. I assumed it was good from someone.

A moonstone crystal,

My favorite, it had many white crystals flowing around the band, I adored it, and I couldn't help but smile.

Though once I had looked up from my ring, I had remembered that my father was supposed to be giving a speech about my coronation.

I had been standing right next to my mother and father right on the deck as everyone's gazes had drifted to us.

It was awkward just looking at everyone, I didn't know what to do; what to say, or who to look at.

One thing for sure is that I looked into his eyes, I had been avoiding them, but he continuously stares at me,

and if I try to look away I can't help but feel it peering through my soul.

We had been avoiding one another since our outburst in the room, and outside in the garden,

I still needed time to decide what I wanted to be with Draco, and if I still wanted to associate myself with him.

I didn't want to let that part of me go, as though I still loved him, but I didn't love the things he did, and it bewilders me.

My head moved to my father's as he had been giving a speech of who knows what, hopefully, it isn't crucial and I would need to give my intake on it.

It was when my mom had touched my arms everything in my mind started to go blank and my senses started to fade.

I had felt a sharp pain in my head as I couldn't help but groan in pain prompting my father to take a glimpse and my mother, worryingly smile at me.

The pain I felt made me stumble on my feet as I had been trying to leave my position on the deck.

Though as I did many gasps were heard.

My father had placed his hand on my back slowly laughing as it helped my stance.

" She just loves to— dance, isn't that right Claude?" My father chuckled in remorse.

Shortly after that, I opened my eyes instantly moving them to Dracos', " Yes, It's true I do have a love for dance."

My response made my mother nod and my father smile.

Everyone had still been silent as I looked around, but there's I had been looking for had disappeared from my sight until they were finally found once again, but —

his eyes weren't the only ones I noticed.

It was Astoria's brown eyes that drew me away from his.

She was standing right by him, as a smile lit upon her face every time their arms touched one another, but draco, on the other hand, didn't seem to enjoy it.