Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

When Aurora woke up, it was already half-past eight, earlier than her usual wake-up time. Sometimes, she could sleep until well past ten.

The first thing she saw upon opening her eyes was Julian's handsface. This was the very scene she had dreamed of countless times in recent days. Reaching out her fair, delicate hand, she gently caressed his face.

"Julian, the moment I fell into the sea, I thought I'd never see you again. I thought I'd never get to touch you like this. Thank God for lettingsurvive." Julian placed a tender kiss on her smooth forehead. "From now on, we'll be happy together." "Mm." Aurora's large, clear eyes were pure and untainted. She had no idea what had transpired behind the scenes. She believed Ivy's actions were merely out of revenge, and as for Walsh, she had no clue about him at all.

To protect Aurora from further harm, Julian had already made up his mind. Instead of waiting passively to be hurt, it was better to take control.

"Julian, let's get up. Everyone else might already be awake," Aurora said, knowing they were heading back today. She didn't want everyone waiting on her just because she was pregnant.

"If you're still tired, you can sleep a little longer. I'm sure they'll understand," Julian said, gently rubbing her cheek.

"It's been so long since I've been home. I miss it. I can sleep more once we're back." "Alright." Julian held her hand as they got out of bed. Stepping out of the room, they saw Irene sulking, cradled in Nick's arms as he showered her with coaxing affection.

Seeing the usually aloof Mr. Coleman transform into a completely different person around Irene, Aurora couldn't help but marvel at the power of love.

"The air here is so fresh, and at night, you can even hear the chirping of insects. I was sleeping so well, and you just had to wakeup!" Irene complained.

"Be good, Irene. You can sleep more once we're home. Everyone else is already up," Nick said, his tone indulgent.

"If only there were insect chirps, frog calls, and bright stars back home," she muttered.

"If you like it here so much, we can cback in a few days and stay for a while. How about ten days or so?" "No! Who said I'd stay here with you?" Irene's words were dismissive, but she stayed nestled in Nick's arms. Compared to the tension that had hung between them stago, the atmosphere between the two had clearly thawed. Nick's persistent efforts were evident.

"Irene, did you sleep well last night?" Aurora asked, seizing the opportunity to interrupt them.

"I slept great! Little Bunny, let's cback here again sometime, okay? I didn't even get to explore properly before we had to leave." Irene's mood immediately brightened upon seeing Aurora.

"Sure, I like it here too. But I haven't been hin so long. All I want right now is to go back and see my family," Aurora said with a soft smile.

"Alright, we'll cback another time. Let's have breakfast and head home. The Montgomery family has been so worried about you." Irene's tone was understanding.

"I know." The thought of her grandfather-so old yet still worrying about her-made Aurora feel a pang of sadness. Mrs. Woolf had been up early, preparing a table full of food for them. Vortex and the other soldiers, who had been up for a morning run around the lake, returned drenched in sweat just as Aurora and the others got up. "Ctry our local specialties. I'm sure you don't get these in the big city," Mrs. Woolf said warmly, her hospitality shining through.

Justin, however, looked haggard. His eyes were shadowed with exhaustion from sleepless nights spent worrying about Aurora. His pale complexion made him appear even more drained.

Julian glanced at Justin. "Can I have a word with you?" Justin was momentarily stunned. "Me?" If you're loving the book, nel5sis where the adventure continues. Join us for the complete experience all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! "Yes." The two men stepped outside, leaving everyone else exchanging curious glances. They wondered if Justin had done something to Aurora and if Julian was about to confront him. But Julian's expression didn't betray any anger. What was going on? Only Aurora knew why Julian wanted to speak with Justin. It wasn't a bad thing, and she was glad he decided to handle it this way.

When they returned, both men wore serious expressions. No one could guess what had transpired between them.

Justin turned to Mrs. Woolf and said, "Mrs. Woolf, I'm heading to Clothville. Would you like to cwith me?" Everyone was stunned. Why hadn't Julian beaten Justin up? And why was Justin voluntarily going to Clothville? What kind of gwas this? Even Mrs. Woolf was utterly confused. "Of course, I'll go with you. I've been taking care of you all these years. How could I let you go alone? I'll pack my things right away." Vortex and Nick didn't know what had been discussed, but judging by their expressions, it wasn't anything bad.

After breakfast, they made their way to the field where helicopters were temporarily parked. Villagers had gathered to see them off, and Lana rushed out from the crowd. "Where are you taking him? I won't allow it! Absolutely not!" "Lana, don't worry. I'm leaving of my own accord. No one is forcing me," Justin reassured her.

"Where are you going? If she isn't your girlfriend, then we're meant to be together. Wherever you go, I'll follow!" Lana cried, desperate.

"I've told you before-we're not suited for each other. Take care of yourself," Justin said calmly before boarding the helicopter.

Mrs. Woolf patted Lana's hand. "Don't worry. I'll take good care of him. I'll call you when we arrive."

If you're loving the book, nel5sis where the adventure continues. Join us for the complete experience-all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! Julian carried Aurora onto the helicopter. The villagers looked on, marveling at how impressive and commanding this group was. They were clearly no ordinary people. The helicopters carried them to the city, where Julian and the others switched to a private jet bound for Clothville.

Aurora dozed in Julian's arms the entire time, her drowsiness even more pronounced than before. Julian finally understood what she meant when she said she had been sleeping more lately. Justin sat next to Mrs. Woolf, his gaze fixed on the seats ahead where Julian and Aurora were. The luxurious private jet was a clear testament to Julian's wealth.

Perhaps Julian was right. A life of drifting aimlessly at sea was not for him. If Julian was willing to give him the resources, he wanted to make something of himself-not for anything else, but just to be closer to her world, to see her life up close. "Little Bunny, the plane's about to land. Wake up," Julian said softly, gently nudging Aurora awake.

Aurora rubbed her sleepy eyes. "We're already there?" "Yes. Once we're home, you can sleep as much as you like," Julian said, finding her drowsy expression utterly adorable. She really was like a sleepy little bunny.

He kissed her forehead. "From now on, you can sleep however and whenever you want at home." "Alright." As the plane descended, Aurora saw the familiar sight of the capital's airport. A surge of emotion rushed through her.

She was back. Finally, she was back.

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