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!"

well. "This is all a misunderstanding! Just

pinned to the ground by Vortex and

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

what he saw on the restaurant surveillance footage-Aurora and Justin holding hands. Now, seeing her so eager to plead for Justin, a flicker of

gaze swept unconsciously to Aurora's hand. The massive ring on her middle finger was still

had gifted Aurora a diamond ring in the past. In response, Julian had bought her an even bigger one, insisting that no

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

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

her lips gently. "I feel better holding you and

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

never seen before. This was the man she loved so deeply, and indeed, they seemed

Justin was being held but showed no intention of letting her

have a weapon on him," Vortex said, raising an eyebrow. Though he wore a mask, his expression was

at Aurora. He didn't trust Justin,

and Vortex released Justin. Aurora quickly stepped down from

Justin replied. He was skilled in combat, but against Vortex and Nick, he hadn't lasted more than three moves

a dangerous criminal, but she knew otherwise. She couldn't explain

was visibly upset as he looked at Aurora. "Do you have any idea how worried Julian was while you were missing? How

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

out his phone and made a call. "Call off

enormous, almost like a war. Only now

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