Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

She had never been one to cry. In fact, she often viewed tears as the most useless and undignified expression of emotion. In the past, when Heather cried, she would tell her to lift her head and stop.

But now, her emotions overwhelmed her, and tears fell uncontrollably, soaking Julian's shirt one by one.

Julian held her tightly. Even though he had prepared countless things to say, the words died on his lips.

"She's here. She's still here." That was the only thought in his mind. His arms tightened around her as he held her close, basking in the familiar warmth of her body.

One by one, the people on the plane jumped down. Irene, furious, shouted, "How am I supposed to get down?"

Nick patted her head. "Just have him land the plane somewhere open. Be good." With that, he slid down the rope himself.

"Damn it! You're all so smug, bullying me one by one." Irene glanced down at the height and couldn't summon the courage to jump.

The village suddenly filled with soldiers in camouflage, armed with weapons. Mrs. Woolf's face turned pale. How could Julian have such strong military backing? This was bound to cause a misunderstanding.

At that moment, everyone's attention was drawn to the two people on the stage. The stark contrast of black and white between them was striking, their connection so palpable even from a distance that it moved everyone.

Julian's voice was hoarse as he spoke. "I'm sorry. I should've returned to Clothville sooner. I shouldn't have ignored your messages. I shouldn't have been absent when you needed me the most. I failed to protect you."

Aurora shook her head fiercely in his arms. "You came soon enough. It's not your fault, truly."

Meanwhile, Vortex and Nick had subdued Justin. Lana, panicking, shouted, "Let him go, you villains!"

as well. "This is all a

the commotion. She looked over to see Justin pinned to the ground by Vortex and Nick. She didn't recognize Vortex, but she

go. This is a misunderstanding. Julian, Justin is a good man. He promised to send

forgotten what he saw on the restaurant surveillance footage-Aurora and Justin holding hands. Now, seeing

hand. The massive ring on her middle

the past. In response, Julian had bought her an even bigger one, insisting that no matter what happened, she could never take it off. If she and Justin had truly been involved, that

about to step off the stage. But as soon as she took a step, her body was lifted

watching. I can walk by myself," Aurora murmured, embarrassed, burying her face in

and kissed her lips gently. "I feel better holding you and the baby. By the way, has

as she let him carry her away.

he had never seen before. This was the man she loved so deeply,

to where Justin was being held but showed

raising an eyebrow. Though he

Julian replied, glancing at Aurora. He didn't trust

Aurora quickly stepped down

skilled in combat, but against Vortex and Nick, he hadn't lasted more than three

felt deeply apologetic. To outsiders, Justin must have seemed like a dangerous criminal, but she knew otherwise. She couldn't explain everything to

worried Julian was while you were missing? How many sleepless nights he endured? And now you're

been a misunderstanding. I'll explain everything to you later,"

pulled out his phone and made a call. "Call off the reinforcements. Have everyone withdraw for

like a war. Only now did Julian realize just how powerful Vortex

for not protecting her," Julian said, cutting off Nick's complaints and pulling Aurora into