But it was not something she could undo...
In other words... she really was out...
Hermione's heart ached with pain and regret.
Now, she did not even have the strength to resent anyone anymore. It was as if all the strength in her body had been drained away.
She did not regret making that wager with Cassandra.
What she regretted now was only that, when they made the bet, she had not had Cassandra's courage...
If she had been the one to go up to Black, and then he had rejected her outright...
Would she feel a little better now?
"Even though it's summer, it's still cold on the mountaintop. You should wear a few more layers."
A familiar voice sounded beside her.
It pulled Hermione back from her thoughts.
Black had appeared on the little peak as well.
He had known she would be here.
Hermione's eyes were red. The moment she saw Black, an impulse surged in her heart.
She wanted to throw herself into Black's arms!
Even if he pushed her away at once...
"Sarah!"
The moment that thought rose in Hermione's heart, she felt something on her left hand suddenly tighten!
She turned in horror to look at her left hand.
Several blood-red chains had appeared around her left hand!
The chains were still tightening nonstop.
And as they tightened, Hermione felt the strength inside her being steadily sucked away!
She had a terrifying premonition.
If this continued, she would die within a very short time!
Hermione clutched her left hand. After taking one deep look at Black, she instantly opened the Dimension Gate and left the mountaintop...
The moment Black saw the chains on Hermione's hand, he understood what had happened.
"The Unbreakable Vow..."
He finally understood what Cassandra had gained.
Cassandra and Hermione had