Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Aurora stayed home as Julian suggested. After all, what did it matter what they did as long as they were together? Besides, she wasn't feeling well, and staying indoors on a snowy day was the best choice.

Today, with some rare free time, they finally had the chance to watch the movies they'd missed when they were released.

Julian was in the kitchen, not far away, making coffee. Watching Aurora's lips curl into a smile at the movie's plot, his heart warmed.

Aurora, I'm sorry, but as long as you stay by my side, that's enough.

He didn't want her to go out, fearing something might happen-what if she ran into John Walsh? The best solution was for her to remain at home, safe and sound.

Aurora, completely unaware of his concerns, hugged a pillow as the movie captured her full attention.

Julian walked over with a steaming cup of coffee. Through the rising mist, Aurora saw the gentleness and affection in his eyes.

Even though she knew he protected and doted on her willingly, Aurora still felt a little up in the clouds. She thought her life was too perfect now, so perfect it frightened her- what if one day, she lost it all?

"Julian, let's watch it together," Aurora said, taking the coffee and placing it aside. It was still too hot to drink.

"Alright."

Before meeting Aurora, Julian had been a busy man. He rarely had time for things like movies. Sitting beside her, he held her close, listening to her soft, joyful laughter in his

arms.

He glanced at the darkening sky outside. It was night now-that person probably wouldn't keep waiting.

"Julian, what are you looking at? I feel like you've been a bit distracted these past few days," Aurora said, looking at him. She wasn't sure if it was her imagination, but although Julian still treated her as tenderly as ever, there seemed to be a shadow in his expression, as if something was weighing on his mind.

"It's nothing."

he didn't look like

me? I know you've always been so busy," Aurora said, her thoughts never even brushing the

assumption. "It's fine. I'll take care of it when I'm back at

know I'm not a

gently pulled her into his arms. "Silly Little Bunny, don't you think I

I can't bear to leave you. I want to be near you, to watch over you. Can't you

but don't let me hold you back from

didn't sleep

you to find?" Aurora asked, her mind drifting back to

thoughts aside. But whenever she stopped, Tina's face would reappear in her mind- their hurried farewell and the curse Tina had mentioned, which Aurora still wasn't sure was

her mother refusing to contact her, Aurora felt utterly lost. "No news yet. I'll let you know as soon as I hear anything," Julian replied, his biggest fear being that Aurora would pursue

back to the movie. Julian watched her

Join us for the

sitting by the window since four in

by a few times, but every time, his answer

bustling crowds below and the endless flow of cars. The snow

didn't know who the elegant man was waiting for.

hint of excess weight. His deep-set eyes, however,

of features that spoke of his heritage. If he looked this extraordinary now, one could only

these days admired men like him-mature, steady, and refined. And judging by his designer clothes, it was clear he

to approach. He sat there quietly,

restaurant was closing. Most patrons had left

all knew he had been waiting for someone, and everyone understood how unpleasant waiting could be-especially

"Alright, I understand."

stiff as he pulled out cash from his wallet and paid the

last night, there had been no response