Three years after the war, Y/N has built a successful career in the Department of Magical Law Enforcement. Smart, ambitious, and stubbornly independent, she’s determined to make a name for herself at the Ministry of Magic. Unfortunately, her biggest obstacle isn’t dark wizards or dangerous investigations. It’s Draco Malfoy. Working in the Department of Magical Artifacts Recovery, Draco is arrogant, infuriating, and somehow always one step ahead of her. The two can barely survive a conversation without arguing, making them the last people anyone would pair together. So naturally, the Ministry does exactly that. When a series of mysterious thefts involving ancient magical heirlooms threatens some of Britain’s oldest wizarding families, Y/N and Draco are assigned to lead the investigation. Forced to work side by side, they find themselves traveling across the country, interviewing suspects, uncovering secrets, and driving each other absolutely insane. But as the case grows more dangerous, the line between rivalry and something else begins to blur. Because beneath Draco’s sharp tongue is a man willing to protect her at any cost. And beneath Y/N’s constant frustration is the unsettling realization that she may not hate him nearly as much as she thought. With dark secrets, Ministry politics, and a thief always one step ahead, Y/N and Draco must learn to trust each other before the investigation falls apart. The problem? Trusting each other might be the easiest part. It’s falling for each other that’s dangerous.