Years after Hogwarts, Draco Malfoy is forced into an arranged marriage with Y/N Gaunt, the daughter of a wealthy rising family eager to secure their place among wizarding society's elite. While Y/N reluctantly accepts the match out of duty, Draco's hostility toward her seems inexplicably personal. As resentment slowly gives way to understanding, the two begin to find something neither expected within their unwanted engagement. But just when their relationship starts to flourish, long-buried secrets surrounding their union come to light. Suddenly, love may not be enough to overcome the betrayal at the heart of their marriage.