Unable to wait any longer for his supposed girlfriend to recover from the shock, he leaned in and forcefully planted his scaly lips on hers. In that moment, Draco became aware of his own jealousy. He realized that Rose was the only reason he would ever react against his son, wanting to separate him from her and give him a slap to make sure he wouldn't try to harm her again. The witch had declared her love for the older Malfoy. She might have changed her mind over the course of those months, but that didn't give Scorpius the right to touch her against her will. It was the need to protect her that made Draco squint his eyes and hold back, fearing the consequences of a clash with an enraged hybrid.