"I don't expect anything less from you." Draco said to her, after holding his breath for a long time. He seemed destroyed, overwhelmed by strong and now rusty emotions. His grip on the girl's arms became more intense. "You have nothing to fear, I'll always be here. My presence is all I can give you. Just promise me one thing. That when this story is over, you won't dare to approach anyone who is not even remotely up to your level."