"You think you're clever," he said, his voice a velvet drawl, his dark eyes locked on hers. "But cleverness can't save you from me, Katherine."
Her breath caught, but she refused to look away. "Maybe not," she whispered, her voice trembling. "But you can't save yourself from me either."
For a moment, his mask slipped-a flicker of something raw and unspoken passing between them. Then it was gone, replaced by the cold, calculating smirk that had become his armor.
"Careful," he murmured, leaning closer. "You're playing a dangerous game. And you're not the only one who knows how to cheat."*
In a world of secrets, power, and forbidden desire, love might be the greatest betrayal of all.
Time Travel Fic
Tom Riddle x Female OC
Disclaimer: I do not own anything from the Harry Potter universe, all credits go to J.K. Rowling and any other rightful owners. I only own Katherine Hawthorne, any original plot, and any original characters.
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