Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Aurora sat quietly in Nick's car. She glanced at him, wanting to say something, but lacked the courage to speak. His cold, expressionless face made her hesitate.

She thought to herself, Julian is already back. I'll explain everything to him when he returns.

Nick sat like a statue of ice, his face indifferent and silent. Aurora, feeling unwell, closed her eyes to rest. Nick couldn't help but think about Kyle Raymond-something about him seemed off. He wasn't acting like his usual self.

Today, Kyle had been unexpectedly gentle with Aurora. From her reactions, it didn't seem like he'd harmed her in any way. But then, why had he spouted those lies in front of Julian? Was he genuine, or was it all a ploy?

Instead of taking Aurora home, Nick decided to bring her temporarily to Irene's apartment. When they arrived, he noticed Aurora had already passed out. He reached out to feel her forehead-it was burning hot.

"She's still running a fever," Nick muttered. Kyle Raymond's words came back to him- Aurora had been feverish all day and hadn't recovered.

It wasn't that Nick was indifferent toward Aurora; it was simply that his heart belonged to Irene. If Irene had been the one injured and feverish, he would have noticed immediately. It was the same with Julian-he was cold to all women except the one he loved.

Aurora was rushed to the hospital. This time, she didn't wake up. Her fever was mild but persistent. For the first time in his life, Nick found himself caring for a woman other than Irene. He stayed by her side all night, sitting on the couch, but his thoughts were elsewhere-back in Irene's apartment.

Is she awake yet?

By dawn, Aurora's fever had subsided, though she still hadn't regained consciousness. Julian's plane had just landed. The very moment he turned his phone back on, he called Nick.

The flight had been torturous for Julian. He'd spent the entire journey worrying about Aurora, plagued by thoughts of what might have happened to her.

"How is she?" Julian demanded the second Nick answered.

worry. I'm at the hospital. Come

knowing Julian's anxiety

he saw Aurora lying on the bed, he stormed to her side like a

"Kyle Raymond didn't harm her. She's just sick with a fever. He took her back to his villa for treatment.

but firm. "I wanted to be sure he hadn't done something despicable while

loosened slightly, but his voice was still tense. "Why did she leave with Kyle Raymond in the

picked her up. She's still not awake. I

coat and prepared

time. Really," Julian said, his voice sincere. He knew that without Nick-someone equally formidable-Kyle Raymond wouldn't have let Aurora go

no need for thanks between us. Take good care

asleep, stirred slightly. Perhaps it was the cold demeanor

first thing she

voice hoarse and rough like a duck's

of you," Julian said, pulling her into his arms. He buried his face in her neck, his

had this man

my fault. I didn't tell you where I was going and made you worry," she

in his car? Don't you know how dangerous he is?" Julian tightened his hold on her as if afraid she'd disappear

that could help me expand into the European market. We were meeting to discuss a collaboration. He didn't do anything to me. We talked about a preliminary plan, and he was going to take me home. I passed out in his car

care what he did or didn't do. From now on, you're not allowed to deal with him. Do you know how

happen again. I didn't expect

care of you. From now on, I'm