"I- yes." He cleared his throat and wiped his face haphazardly with one hand. "Yes, I love her. She- she loves me. We’re, well, we’re not quite sure. We’re soul bonded but it actually appears to be something much bigger than that alone. I really need that book, mother. I’m-" Draco sucked in a breath. He felt as if a hippogriff sat on his chest. His lungs ached for more air, but he couldn’t seem to take it in, no matter how hard he tried. 