Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Vortex appeared later, so it was normal that Aurora didn't recognize him. She hadn't had the chance to ask before, but when Vortex spoke, she used the opportunity to inquire.

"Oh, I haven't introduced him yet. His codename is Vortex. He's a good friend of Nick, and he's helped a lot in finding you this time," Julian explained simply.

Vortex's identity was unique-so unique, in fact, that even he didn't know much about himself. From this operation alone, Julian had realized just how astonishingly powerful Vortex was. Nick hadn't provided much detail about him either, which only solidified Julian's belief that Vortex had significant backing. Some things, Julian thought, were better left unknown.

"Thank you for your help these past few days," Aurora said with a polite smile. "If you ever need anything in the future, don't hesitate to ask."

Aurora was sharp. Hearing the word "codename" and seeing Vortex wearing a half-face mask, she quickly connected the dots. She recalled the military helicopter and the soldiers from earlier, which gave her a faint idea about Vortex's real identity.

"I've been friends with Nick for many years. Helping with this was my duty," Vortex replied calmly.

Julian, who hadn't seen Aurora in so long, had countless things he wanted to say to her. But it was getting late, so everyone settled into Justin's stilt house for the night. Luckily, the house was spacious enough to accommodate everyone comfortably. Julian followed Aurora to the room she had been staying in.

"This is where you've been staying?" he asked, giving the room a quick glance. Though it wasn't as luxurious as their villa, it was clean and elegant.

Aurora pulled him to sit on the edge of the bed. "Yes, Julian. You have no idea-at night, you can hear the sounds of insects and frogs. I've been sleeping so well here."

Julian lightly tapped her nose. "And do you know how badly I've been sleeping every night? I've been worried sick about you."

"I'm sorry, Julian. Didn't I call to reassure you?"

as I don't see you in person, I can't be reassured-not even for a second. You're the one who's going to be the death of me." Julian suddenly pushed her down onto the bed

month she had been gone, she had missed him terribly. Now, with the man she had been longing for right in

to him, wanting to feel his warmth, to prove this was real-that he was truly here with her. After a long, heated kiss, Julian finally released her. Aurora's eyes shimmered with tenderness as she whispered, "Julian, I missed you. I missed

Julian buried his head in the crook of her neck. He didn't need to do anything

something had happened to you, I'd never

blaming yourself. Look at me-I'm fine. I'm really

alive. Being alive is all that matters," Julian sighed. Losing Aurora had made him realize

I'm fine now. You've had a long day-go freshen up. The bathroom is over here," Aurora said, showing him around with

and at

do anything to you?" Julian had prepared himself for the worst. Even if Aurora and Justin

let her go.

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hadn't asked this question earlier in front of others-it was too sensitive, and it concerned Aurora's dignity. But he had kept

course not. I'm not doubting you. I'm just afraid that pirate might have forced you. I

as a reminder of his

intentions, but he never got close to me, let alone crossed any boundaries. These past few days, Mrs. Woolf has been sleeping in the

only time I had any close physical contact with him was when I hugged him. And that was because he told me he would send me home tomorrow.

him because he's a pirate, but after spending these days with him, I realized Justin

at least trust me? He's

praise another man like that in front of

you, because I can't bear to see you