Sequel to Forbidden. Three months have passed in relative peace, and both Lucius and Hermione are tempted to play down the great challenges that lie ahead. But all too soon, the challenges are no longer just about coping. They are a matter of surviving.

"Are you insane?" she hissed. "I don't even like you." "That is what will make it so much better." "That I hate you?" He leaned closer, whispering: "That it is forbidden." Hermione Granger could not - SHOULD not - be attracted to Lucius Malfoy. It was a disgusting idea. But she was, and despite her best efforts and plans, she had no idea where that might lead her...

"Are you insane?" she hissed. "I don't even like you." "That is what will make it so much better." "That I hate you?" He leaned closer, whispering: "That it is forbidden." Hermione Granger could not, SHOULD not, be attacted to Lucius Malfoy. Not in any way. But she was, and despite her best efforts and plans, she had no idea where that might lead her...