Thinking their union is build for appearance and retrieval of former status, Draco is deeply ashamed to have pulled Althea into a lifelong committment and crawled inside himself. She, on the other hand, hoped to win a friend out of it and hopes to make it work. How much can Althea take before she will lose herself in the process? Secrets come to light that can either make or break the two. And how much can a new friend stir up their life? ‐ •arranged marriage trope •post-war