Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

The man placed Aurora on the sofa. Her clothes were soaked through, and he struggled to remove her heavy coat.

From the way she was dressed, it was clear she wasn't an ordinary woman. Every piece on her was a luxury brand, and the diamond studs on her ears sparkled brilliantly under the light.

She was beautiful, with skin so fair that the man couldn't help but stare-until he was lost in her radiance.

"Justin, I heard you saved a woman?" A loud female voice echoed from nearby.

"Mrs. Woolf, she's still breathing. Can you take a look at her? I'm freezing-I need to grab a shower."

"This girl is stunning. Look at that flawless skin. Did you fish a Snow White out of the sea?" Mrs. Woolf teased.

"She's drenched. I'll need to get her out of those wet clothes to warm her up. You go next door and take your shower," Mrs. Woolf commanded, unfazed by the man's intimidating reputation.

"Fine. I'll carry her to the tub."

The man carefully lifted the unconscious woman and placed her in his bathtub. She lay there motionless, completely at his mercy.

"You're staring awfully hard. Don't tell me you've fallen for this girl?" Mrs. Woolf's voice was sly as she watched him, transfixed.

"You know how it is on this ship. We're surrounded by men. Even if a female fly buzzed by, I'd stare at it for a while."

"Oh, really? Funny-I heard you saved another woman before, but you didn't seem this interested in her."

"I can't stand women who talk too much. Just check on her, will you? I'll be outside."

for a reply, the man strode out

after his shower, his hair still damp, he asked, "Mrs.

got good news and bad news. Which

the good

dry clothes, borrowed from Mrs. Woolf since there were no women's garments on board. She was tucked under

brushed a stray lock of hair behind her ear. When his fingers grazed her skin, he marveled at its softness and elasticity. Embarrassed

touched women before, but none could compare to her. Next to her, those past encounters felt cheap, almost profane. For the first time,

Woolf observed him silently before breaking the moment. "The good news is she's fine. She probably just caught a chill and needs rest

her lips were pale and blue. But after soaking in a warm bath, her fair skin now carried a

as having hair as black as ebony, cheeks like rosy apples, lips like vibrant roses, and skin as pure as snow. He had always thought it was just a fairy tale, but now, looking at Aurora,

the bad news?" he

revealed the diamond ring on her left

for the complete experience all for free. The

from Julian. Jealous of another man's extravagant gift to Aurora, Julian had gone to great lengths to find this seven-carat heart-shaped diamond. He insisted she wear it at

humored him and kept

The man's gaze instinctively shifted to her stomach, but

what do you plan to do when she wakes

saved her life.

she's from a wealthy background. And that ring? It's worth at least a million dollars. Her fiancé isn't someone ordinary. I think you should just let this

It's late, Mrs. Woolf. Go get some rest. I'll keep watch over

anything reckless," Mrs. Woolf warned, her voice tinged with concern. She had never seen him so taken with a woman before.

I'm that vile? I might not be a good man, but I'd never stoop so low as to take advantage of an unconscious woman." Justin shook his head, insulted by the

leave you to it. Oh, by the way, the other woman you saved-do you need me

the moment they met, the other woman