Jessica Gold is a Slytherin who's mastered the art of blending in. She keeps her distance from her housemates' scheming, preferring to observe rather than get involved. But when she notices something different in Draco Malfoy-an unexpected crack in his cold, aloof façade-her curiosity gets the better of her. As she gets closer to Draco, she finds herself pulled into a world of secrets, danger, and a darkness that threatens to consume him. In a tale of reluctant allies, guarded conversations, and subtle glances, Jessica and Draco's connection grows slowly but inevitably. Both are struggling with their own battles, and neither is looking for companionship. Yet, as they find themselves drawn together, they start to discover that the lines between rivalry, friendship, and something more can blur when you least expect it. But in a world where trust is a dangerous game and loyalties can shift like shadows, can two guarded hearts find warmth in each other? Or will the walls they've built be too high to tear down?
10 parts