Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 223: First Acquaintance, Second Familiarity

The closeness of their posture might make an onlooker think they had not seen each other for a long time. Julian buried his head in her shoulder, inhaling the fragrance behind her ear, a scent that was unique-not the common perfume found everywhere. It was fresh and natural, making him feel pure and lazy. He wished he could hold her forever, that her scent could dispel the fatigue of his day.

"Busy today?" he murmured.

"Mhm, it'll get better after this busy period," Aurora replied lazily as she leaned into his embrace.

"If you can't hold up, just tell me. You're not alone anymore. Even if you fall flat, I'll always be here to help you rise again."

Julian loved her deeply. He saw all of Aurora's struggles and efforts, and he often wished she could be softer. She didn't have to be so hard on herself, she could be coquettish in his arms and just be a woman, yet she chose to soar high instead.

While he felt sorry for her, he couldn't bear to clip her wings, even knowing how dazzling she was. He knew how many people would be lost in her light; he wanted to shield her brilliance from others, yet he feared that dimming her would make her unhappy. Loving someone was hard, and choosing between options was even harder.

"Julian, I know you care for me, but I really want to achieve everything on my own," Aurora murmured as she nuzzled his chest like a kitten.

That was enough for him. Seeing this tender side of her was enough. No matter how tough she was outside, she could retract her spikes and reveal her true self in his embrace, and that was all that mattered.

"Of course, just keep working hard and come to me if you face any trouble," Julian said as he gently kissed her soft hair.

to go home tonight; we'll have

follow your lead,"

be spelled out; he could guess them already. This reduced many potential

teased, pointing

kissed him again. "Is that enough now?" she asked, batting her large

quipped, "Little Bunny,

eat later..." Aurora casually responded, only to realize a second later just how naive she had been! After their passionate encounter, by the time they both got dressed and emerged, it had already grown dark outside. Aurora was utterly exhausted

I'm hungry..." Julian

truly resembled a rabbit, instantly leaping far away from Julian's embrace, fearing he might once

meant my stomach is hungry," Julian

what you mean? You always say it

her back into his embrace. "Who says you won't eat me? Didn't you just do that?" Aurora muttered, looking down. "That was because you kissed me,

you anymore, so you won't feel wronged," Aurora said, pretending

just joking. I do like it when you kiss me... I like everything about you, truly," Julian declared earnestly, causing Aurora

that mean you're not

Aurora pushed him away and started

about I make it up to you