Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Lana stepped forward and stood in front of Aurora. "The girls in our village are all skilled in singing and dancing. I've already sung, so let's compete in dancing. Do you dare?"

Justin immediately stepped in front of Aurora, shielding her. "She's not feeling well. She won't compete with you."

"Not daring to compete is just that-don't make excuses about not feeling well," Lana sneered.

The villagers began to cheer and encourage the contest. Aurora was known for her exceptional piano skills, and her dancing was no less impressive. Coming from a wealthy family, she'd been professionally trained in music, dance, and even painting since childhood.

Lana smirked, confident in her challenge.

Aurora replied calmly, "Since Miss Lana wishes to compete, I'll gladly accept. However, there's no specific style of dance required, correct? I'm new here and unfamiliar with your local dances. Competing in that would be unfair."

"Of course. You can dance in whatever style you're skilled at. Does that mean you agree?"

"Yes. Please, Miss Lana, go first." Aurora showed no hesitation.

Justin, however, was worried. Aurora was pregnant. What if dancing harmed the baby? "Aurora, you can't. Think about your body."

"Don't worry, Justin. I'll be fine." Aurora reassured him. She wouldn't do anything to jeopardize her baby.

Lana, brimming with confidence, began to dance. Since childhood, she'd been the pride of the village, celebrated for her singing and dancing.

But Lana underestimated Aurora. Aurora had mastered multiple instruments and held professional dance certifications. Her talents were polished to perfection, though this wasn't the right place to fully showcase them. If it were, Lana wouldn't have stood a chance.

Lana performed a traditional folk dance, her movements complementing her vibrant ethnic attire. Aurora couldn't help but admire, "Justin, her outfit is beautiful."

Justin, frustrated by Aurora's calm demeanor, muttered, "Aurora, is this really the time to appreciate someone's clothes?"

not her clothes, then her dancing? From a professional standpoint, it's average," Aurora commented honestly. She wasn't being arrogant-if it were just for

what would've been the point of my certifications? Justin, dancing isn't the only skill

She descended from the wooden stage with a

up. "Justin, can you play

environment, Justin was naturally skilled in music and dance. He

"The peacock dance."

finger dexterity. Every joint had to move as if it were alive, and the dancer's entire body needed

The peacock dance was popular among the

carefully helped Aurora onto the stage, whispering,

Thank

flower crown on her head. There were no stage lights, only the glow

flute began, and the

Aurora's fingers seemed to come alive, their movements fluid and mesmerizing, alternating

Aurora focused the intricate movements on her hands, letting her body

her wings, played by the river, and preened

been pleasant but lacked a theme. Aurora's peacock dance, however, told a story, bringing a vision to

own version of a peacock, and Aurora gave them the freedom to

faded from their minds as they watched her ethereal

Aurora had never mentioned her dancing skills, let alone that

stared at Aurora in disbelief. "Impossible. There's no

brief silence before the crowd erupted in thunderous applause. It was clear who had won. Lana wished she could

step down from the stage. Suddenly, a familiar

knew

Could it be Julian?

in the

"Helicopters?"

they