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!"

rushed forward as well. "This is all a misunderstanding!

was startled by the commotion. She looked over to see Justin pinned to the ground by Vortex and Nick.

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

footage-Aurora and Justin holding hands. Now, seeing her

Aurora's hand. The massive

response, Julian had bought her an even bigger one, insisting that

about to step off the stage. But as soon as she took a step,

by myself," Aurora murmured, embarrassed, burying her face in his

feel better

small. I can't feel it yet," Aurora replied as she let him carry her away. "But I've

Her expression was one he had never seen before. This was the man she loved so

but showed no intention of letting her down. "Nick,

you sure? He might have a weapon on him," Vortex said, raising an eyebrow. Though he wore a mask, his

sure," Julian replied, glancing at Aurora. He didn't trust Justin, but he trusted

Aurora quickly stepped down from

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

felt deeply apologetic. To outsiders, Justin must have seemed like a dangerous criminal, but she knew otherwise.

Aurora. "Do you have any idea how worried Julian was while

there's been a misunderstanding. I'll explain everything to

a call. "Call off the reinforcements. Have everyone withdraw

operation to rescue Aurora had been enormous, almost like a war. Only now did Julian realize just

her," Julian said, cutting off Nick's complaints and pulling Aurora into his arms, fully