Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 407: A Surprise from Little Bunny

Aurora couldn't help but worry about Genevieve. She watched from the window as Genevieve left the Montgomery family estate, her figure radiating a kind of forlorn desolation that was hard to put into words.

If Genevieve hadn't done so many despicable things, Aurora might have offered her help. But every time she thought of the suffering her mother endured, or the countless times Genevieve had tried to kill her, her resolve hardened.

Each memory reminded her of just how cruel and venomous Genevieve truly was. Logic and emotion both screamed at her to stay away. Helping Genevieve would be like saving a snake frozen in ice-once revived, it would only turn around and bite her. Aurora shut the window and returned to her bed, picking up her phone to call Julian. She wondered if he had finished his dinner yet.

"Julian, are you done eating?" Aurora asked.

"Yeah, I just dropped Mona off at her hotel. How's everything on your end?" Julian replied, just settling into his car but hadn't yet started it.

"It's all sorted. Genevieve actually knelt down and begged my father to save Zachary. As if I'd let that happen! What, so Zachary can come out and stab me in the back again?" Aurora scoffed coldly.

"No matter what you decide, I'll always support you," Julian said warmly, though his tone grew softer, almost pleading. "So... does this mean we can finally spend some time together tonight?"

Aurora could hear the faint trace of frustration in his voice. She knew he was holding back. Even earlier, when Mona had thrown herself at him in a desperate attempt to seduce him, he hadn't reacted at all. Yet just one phone call from her had him completely undone.

Mona's parting words had been crude but true-men are simple creatures, driven by desire. The key difference, however, was that Julian only had eyes for Aurora.

Aurora smiled mischievously. She thought of her "secret weapon," a little surprise she had prepared but hadn't yet used.

staying here tonight. You should head back to your place."

disappointed but resigned. He would never push her

Take the night to rest, okay?"

let the night end like this-not when she owed Julian a surprise

goodbye to Magnus, Aurora rushed out of the Montgomery family estate and made her way back to her beachside villa. Since her villa was right next to Julian's, she took extra care

she saw Aurora creeping in through the door.

Mrs. Hill!" Aurora quickly revealed herself, leaving

with you tonight?" Mrs. Hill asked, bewildered by Aurora's sneaky

Mrs. Hill, you've been helping out for days now. Take the next two days off and get some rest,"

you, Miss. I'll be back in two days!" she chirped, quickly removing her apron and practically sprinting out of the villa. Aurora was

bedroom to prepare. She took a long, luxurious bath and

was special. She spritzed on Julian's favorite scent, adding an intoxicating layer to her

her closet, she retrieved her

Her heart was pounding-she was nervous, for once. Usually, Julian was the one throwing himself

you asleep?" Julian's voice came through, low

a gift for you in my bedroom. I forgot to give it

"A gift? What kind of gift?" His curiosity was piqued, as it always was

your weekend reading? Ensure you're on 5s.com for uninterrupted enjoyment. The next chapter is

there," Aurora teased, a sly smile tugging at her lips.