Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 80 Tenderness Is Intoxicating

The wind by the seaside at night was strong. Julian held the woman in his arms tightly, understanding finally, through her drunken ramblings, how she had survived these

past three years.

He had always thought that the dramatic changes in her were due to the shock of that night. Only now did he realize it was life itself that had changed her, hardening her into someone so strong and cold through adversity. On the surface, her personality had shifted significantly. She was enchanting, icy, capable of smiling at everyone, but in truth, she loved no one. This realization filled him with even more guilt. Had he tried everything to keep her by his side back then, could he have spared her all that suffering?

But then, he wouldn't have been able to witness such a charismatic woman she was

now.

Julian carried her back to the car, and from there, they returned to his villa. Throughout the journey, he never loosened his grip, holding her tightly against him. Her frail body seemed as though it would vanish if he let go. As he carried Aurora into the house, even the butler was taken aback, having never seen his young master handle a woman with such careful tenderness. His face was gentle, as if he held not a person but a priceless treasure that might shatter with the slightest touch.

"Mr. Barnet, you..." the butler began to speak.

"Shh," Julian whispered gently.

He did not want to disturb Aurora's sleep. The butler quickly shut his mouth, realizing that his young master had truly fallen for Miss Montgomery.

As Julian ascended the stairs, he whispered, "Prepare a light breakfast for tomorrow." "Yes, Mr. Barnet."

After instructing the butler, Julian carried her into the master bedroom. There, Aurora's dark hair was spread carelessly over the bed, her skin fair under the light.

In the past, he would have pounced on her, marking his territory fiercely. But today, he simply fetched some warm water and gently wiped the makeup from her face and the sand from her hands and feet.

even more tender and frail. After

I'll be here with you," he murmured, placing a gentle kiss on her forehead before turning off the light and drawing her close. Feeling the warmth from his body, Aurora snuggled into his

because she

woke up groggily with a pounding headache. Rubbing her eyes,

it? Told you not to drink so

realizing she was back in his villa

having dinner. How did I end up

night. Should I have left you

sat up and pulled her into

doing?" Aurora tensed

to massage gently. "You were so passionate when you first came back, why so timid

her, which made her feel somewhat embarrassed. She remembered the day she had returned to Clothville, when she had tried to teach him a lesson while

morning to find yourself in someone else's bed, wouldn't you be nervous?" Aurora

recalling how she had innocently lain in his arms after falling asleep last night. If she had been in someone else's arms, who knows

others," she replied. Over the years, she had attended many drinking sessions, some unavoidable, and she drank. To avoid getting drunk, she often went to

I'm different to you now?" Julian quietly smiled when he heard her soft complaint. She didn't respond to

they first met. He wasn't as tough and domineering as he was before, having become much gentler instead. "Let's go have breakfast

She quickly threw off the covers and jumped out of bed, still wearing her short

only stained the sheets but also marked Julian's sleep

turned bright red. "I didn't