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.

been a while," Julian 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 of

phone from the bedside table, she noticed it was off. That puzzled her-she hadn't

charge.

work. Even in the middle of the night, she was prepared to handle emergencies.

it off," Julian explained. He had

persistent a man could be when it came to Aurora. That message had likely been sent after much hesitation and deliberation, but Julian

absolute. She'd never doubt a

food for you. Rest in bed for now, and I'll bring it up," Julian said, glancing at the time. Aurora

I'd manage if you weren't by my side

past, no matter how unwell she felt, she would have forced herself to get up. But after last night-drinking, then being up half the night-her body felt like

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

Still, she decided to get up

Join us for the complete experience—all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! She reached for her nightgown, her cheeks flushing. Her body felt clean and fresh-he must have taken care of her

had been together during her fertile periods several times, and she hadn't taken any precautions. Yet, there had been no sign of

thought much about it before, and soon, she pushed

in her nightgown, her hair loosely tied back, and her face free of makeup, smiled

on her. That pure, untainted smile-how could he

bite? What's wrong?" Aurora noticed his expression, as though he were frozen in

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

to have such a leisurely morning. I can finally relax for a bit," Aurora

a sigh of relief.

more. You've been working too hard lately, busier than most

why I need to work harder. If I don't, how can I expect my team to follow me? This is