Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Aurora woke up feeling light-headed.

The events of the previous night were a haze. Her body, soft and pliable, had surrendered to him completely. Now, every part of her ached.

"Awake?" A low, husky voice sounded in her ear.

Aurora blinked. "Julian, aren't you going to work?" She wasn't sure what time it was,

but it felt later than his usual work hours.

"It's Sunday. I'm staying home to take care of you. Are you feeling unwell?" Julian asked gently.

Aurora nodded. "Yes, my body feels sore, and my head hurts."

The last time she'd had a hangover, it had left her feeling terrible. Julian, familiar with her limits, pulled her into his arms, his voice tinged with concern. "You know you can't handle much alcohol. Why did you drink so much?"

"I was happy yesterday... Oh no! I forgot to send Ashy off!" Aurora suddenly remembered.

"Don't worry. After breakfast, I took him to the airport myself. He knows how you are and would never blame you." Julian's hands moved to massage her temples.

Aurora closed her eyes, enjoying his care. "Julian, why were you so... intense last night?"

She thought for a moment and decided that "intense" was the right word. His passion had been overwhelming, almost consuming.

replied, his eyes flickering. Aurora realized he'd been holding himself back lately, seeing how exhausted she had been. Last night must have been an outburst

been so patient with me," she said softly. Picking up her phone from the bedside

she plugged it in, the phone powered on to reveal half a charge. She frowned. "Why was my phone

night, she was prepared to handle emergencies. Though her company was stable now,

soundly last night and didn't want anyone to disturb you, so I turned it off," Julian explained. He had initially intended to

uneasy. What if John called in the middle of the night? Julian understood how persistent a man could be when it came to Aurora. That message had likely been sent after much hesitation and deliberation, but Julian wasn't about to give him the

Aurora said, her trust in him absolute. She'd never doubt a

I'll bring it up," Julian said,

if you weren't by

how unwell she felt, she would have forced herself to get

push yourself too hard. It's okay to indulge once in a while.

ease. Still, she decided to

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she brushed her teeth and washed her face, her mind wandered. She and Julian had been together during her fertile periods several

before, and soon, she pushed the thought

she finished, Julian had brought breakfast upstairs. Aurora, dressed in her nightgown, her hair loosely tied back, and

lingered on her. That pure, untainted smile-how could he not

Aurora noticed his expression, as though he were frozen in

to seeing you like this. You look beautiful," Julian said. "Don't mind me. I already ate

morning. I can finally relax for a bit," Aurora

a sigh of relief.

You've been working too hard lately, busier than most corporate elites. You're the boss, after

work harder. If I don't, how can I expect my team to