Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Nick had never been one to meddle in others' affairs, but Julian was an exception. The fact that he had abandoned his own woman to rush into the freezing cold already left Nick in a foul mood.

Now, facing Kyle Raymond, who was determined to stop Aurora from leaving, Nick wasn't sure what he might do next if things escalated.

"Mr. Coleman, how generous of you to let me name my terms. But as I recall, you already have a woman by your side. So, what's with this sudden interest in another?"

Kyle Raymond's words were laced with provocation, clearly referring to Irene. Their tumultuous past was well known, a scandal whispered about by many.

Afterward, Nick had cut ties with all women, keeping them at arm's length. This decision had become a source of mockery in certain circles.

"To me, Aurora isn't an outsider." Nick's voice was cool as he thought of Irene's affection for Aurora. It was mostly because of Aurora's connection to Julian, though Irene also genuinely liked the girl.

If something happened to Aurora today, Irene would be the first to hold him accountable. She had only just started to ease her attitude toward him, and if this situation went sideways, she would undoubtedly shut him out again.

For Nick, this wasn't just about Julian or Irene-it was about securing his own future happiness.

Memories of Irene's enticing smile and allure in bed flashed through his mind. No other woman had ever held a candle to her. For the sake of avoiding a lifetime of loneliness, Nick was prepared to go all out today. Whether through negotiation or force, he had to take Aurora with him.

Perhaps, he thought to himself, rescuing Aurora might even make Irene happy. Who knows, she might throw herself into his arms as a reward. Wouldn't that be a win?

As these thoughts swirled in his mind, Nick's icy demeanor unexpectedly softened. A faint smile tugged at his lips in the cold, heavy silence of the courtyard, where tension hung thick in the air.

He smiled. The man who was always as cold as snow actually smiled. And not just that- he seemed distracted.

Kyle Raymond's brows furrowed deeply. "Did I say something funny?" he asked, his tone sharp, sensing the mockery in Nick's expression.

Nick quickly wiped the smile from his face, realizing the absurdity of his lapse in focus. In his younger days, such a mistake during a standoff would've gotten him killed.

"Aurora isn't an outsider. So, does that make her family?" Kyle Raymond's voice grew colder, his frustration evident. To him, Nick's behavior was a blatant show of disrespect.

no personal grievances. We've come a long way to get to where we are today, and

want-money, women,

tone had returned to its usual icy calm, but his words carried an

Kyle Raymond countered. "I've taken a liking to her. I want her

others' rules. At first, his interest in Aurora stemmed from curiosity and faint admiration.

to be unique-unlike anyone he had ever encountered. Her laughter had a way of brightening his

protect that smile. Yet, he feared his bloodstained hands might taint

no ulterior motives-not because he didn't want to, but because he didn't dare. He

his villa out of concern. He ensured she was cared for, even

full of accusations, but Kyle Raymond wasn't the type

respect for Julian. If Aurora was Julian's woman, why couldn't he protect her?

it hadn't been him who found Aurora unconscious, who's to say what might have happened to her in the

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Raymond hadn't reflected on his own mistakes. Instead, he deliberately provoked Julian, saying things he knew would sting.

her release. Kyle's pride and defiance flared. He wasn't

has someone in her heart. Holding onto her will only hurt everyone

around them froze, stunned by Nick's words. Nick-always the lone wolf, proud and

and awe-inspiring. A

"Mr. Coleman, I've always wanted to be your

this difficult? I've tried reasoning with you, but you refuse to listen. Do you really want us both

"you've barged into my villa in the dead of

out his gun, and the sound of others drawing

"Bang!"

shattered the tense silence of the

house, startled by the noise, leapt from their beds. They knew Kyle Raymond's past-his ties to the underworld were no secret, even if he had

the gunfire signaled

had kept her unconscious had subsided to a