Dark Secrets

Chapter 57:

~65 days until Jen's 21st Birthday~

I know I promised. But I couldn't wait any longer. It had been months and nothing had changed. Draco's life clock was winding down and I couldn't wait any long.
I crept out of bed and after making sure Draco was still asleep, walked out of our room and into the kitchen. I sprawled a quick note to Draco, apologizing for what I was about to do. Then I apparted to the last place I wanted to be.

"I was wondering when you'd show back up, babe."

I turned around to see Pierce casually leaning against the wall behind me, like had been waiting for me.

"Are you finally ready to make a deal? I'm curious what you're going to offer me that you think I can't refuse."

I furrowed my brow. "How did you-"

"I know you. I know you're too stubborn to accept defeat. So what is it you're willing to give up?"

"Me."

Pierce looked surprised. I continued.

"I will be with you in anyway you want. You told me you were in love with me. If that's true then you can have me. I'll be your love and you will be mine. Whatever you want. Just please break the curse."

"How do I know you aren't tricking me? How do I know you won't leave me as soon as the curse is broken?"

"Because I'll make an unbreakable vow with you."

Pierce thought about it then he grinned maliciously. "Deal."

All the tension left my body and I sighed in relief. "All right, let's go to my house and Draco will be our witness."

"All right but-" Suddenly Pierce was behind me, holding my body against his with his wand prodding my side. 

"Just as a precaution." Pierce breathed in my ear.

Pierce apparted us into Draco's and my room. 

Draco wasn't in bed.

We looked around the room and Pierce's grip on me tightened.

"I swear to Merlin if this is a trap-" Pierce hissed but was cut off.

"Let her go."

Pierce and I turned around to see Draco standing in the doorway, my note crumpled in one hand and the other had his wand pointed at Pierce.

"I'm guessing Draco doesn't know about our little deal." 

Pierce laughed. "Typical."

"What deal?" Draco looked at me.

Pierce spoke before I could explain. "Your wife just sold herself to me in exchange for your life."

Draco's eyes widened. "What?!"

"I'm sorry. It was the only way." I said, looking down at my feet.

"No it's not! We haven't tried anything yet!"

"It's been months, Draco! You and I both know he's your only option."

Draco looked about to argue but Pierce cut him off with a dramatic yawn.

"As entertaining as this is, can we move on? I'd rather get this unbreakable vow over with before the sun rises."

"Unbreakable vow?! No. No, I won't do it. I refuse to let you do this for me." Draco argued.

"It's not your choice to make" I said softly.

"If you don't do it we'll just get someone else to." Pierce put in.