The Secret Slytherin Queen

17- A Plus One Breakup

Dani's POV

Draco brought me a cold cup of water from the dorm kitchen. He made sure to bring extra ice. Nott started to run the warm water so I could shower. Riddle sat there studying me like he knew I was lying. I felt so disoriented. I didn't say what I saw because Theodore was there. I was afraid to mention anything to Riddle because maybe he and his father were playing this dirty game. I just said it was a really bad dream.

I turned to look at Riddle. "You can go. Thank for being here I'm in good hands." I whisperd not looking in his eyes. Fear came over me, as he stood there observing me.

He didn't move. "Please go." I said again. "Why? I'm just making sure you're okay." He said coldly. Like he felt nothing. He talked like it was all rehearsed and planned. I got chills just from the idea of him playing me all along, and I was too busy being horny. I nodded. "Really I'm fine. Go." I forced a toothless smile. He nodded and walked out the door. Not a word added. It seemed easy. A little too easy.

Draco noticed something was off. He turned to Nott. "Nott go bring her some food. I don't know what this idiot eats so get something she likes. I'd hate to see her faint again. I want to sleep in my bed tonight." He smirked. Nott nodded. His veiny hand reached up to my shoulder. "I'll be back is that okay?" Nott looked scared for me. I nodded and hugged him briefly.

I was alone in the room with Draco. "Tell me what really happened now." He sat across from me on the couch. I stood in front of the fireplace. My hands still clammy. Draco could read anyone like a book. It came easy to him. I began to tell him everything in full detail. Even about the pills. Even what had happened between me and Mattheo in real life. He was the only person I could trust right now, and I had no choice. I couldn't pass on a friend. When I really needed one. One I didn't have to pretend with.

"That was like you describing porn." He rolled his eyes. I crossed my arms very annoyed. "Out of all I said. That's all you gathered?" I wiggled my eyebrows. From all the things I said he only focused on the sexual details?

He looked at the floor and then at me like he was gathering his thoughts. "Listen. Something is wrong with you. Not in regards to your choices of men, even if they are foul; but in regards to your dreams. I don't know what Riddle is playing at. He seems interested in you. Genuinely. Be careful who you trust. Use the fact that Riddle likes you to your advantage." He said. I walked closer to him.

"What do you mean? How?" I asked hoping he didn't mean what I thought he did. He nodded sensing my frustration.

"Yes Dani. You're a sexy woman. Seduce and use him. Figure it out. Don't avoid him. It won't lead to anything. Fuck him if you must. Hell I know I've done that once, twice or more before to get what I want. I'll cover you to Nott. Anytime you need me to cover I'll be it. Do not tell Pansy or the other goons." He said earnestly. I never thought I'd be conspiring with Draco. This was a first. "Okay fine. But Draco I don't think he is that easily manipulated." I whispered. "Lorenzo is on to you. Be careful. As for Riddle, just be careful. " He whispered. I heard footsteps and the door opened with Nott holding a tray of food.

"I brought bread and cookies. Some milk and Coca Cola." He smiled. What was I about to do to this sweet boy.

After the boys left I laid in my bed for a good nights sleep or whatever of the night was left. Draco was right. I had to figure this out, by any means necessary. My mind kept causing me to feel anxious. Fear is what I felt from Riddle. I never felt that way. Even in the presence of the Dark Lord I wasn't afraid. Something had shifted within me, and it had everything to do with Mattheo Riddle.

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Five days passed since the incident. All was calm. I kept to my classes and my self. We had exams and I didn't want to loose focus. Tonight was Slughorn's secret society meeting thing. Which meant it was game time. I had avoided all the boys so I could "rest", when in reality I was taking time to think about my next step. Draco was right I had to do it. I hated myself and the idea of selling my body. My soul was giving to the Dark Lord. When in reality Mattheo owned it. He killed for me. So he owned my soul. I was in debt. My body responded to his call. I was even branded by the skull and snake and now he would have my body fully if I followed Draco's instructions.