Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

As Aurora's mother, Tina knew exactly how stubborn her daughter could be. That unyielding nature clearly came from her own bloodline.

"Mom, I don't want you to bear the burden of everything anymore. I'll put an end to the R family and create a new one. But before that, I'll clear away every obstacle in my path." Aurora's face was resolute, her words sharp and decisive.

She'd once thought that everything she'd been through was just the result of unfortunate accidents. But now, she knew better-those weren't accidents. Someone had tried to kill her and her child, and they might strike again. Aurora wouldn't allow any threats to remain, neither for herself nor her child.

"And what about Julian?" Tina asked.

"Even if he loses his memory, I believe I'll fall in love with him all over again. I made a bet with Grandpa Bramwell-my love is the wager."

"You're impossible, child. I don't even know what to say anymore." Tina pulled Aurora into her arms.

"Mom, I'm doing this for a better future. The family's rules have existed for so many years-I can't just ignore them. But I also don't want you to keep suffering. If I want to have it all, I must pay the price. If I win, I'll eliminate the filth within the family and be with Julian. Why not take the chance?"

Tina shook her head. "Since it's a gamble, there's always a chance of losing. Are you certain you'll still love Julian when the time comes? What if you don't? Or worse-what if you fall in love with someone else? Then you'll lose everything."

Julian, and I trust myself-because of love." Aurora had always wondered: If she'd met someone else first, would she have fallen for them just as deeply? The answer to that question was something she and Julian would discover together. She believed that, in the near future, she would wear a white

think it's not just the family you're reshuffling, but your entire

months, I'll make sure Mio is gone from the family." Aurora gently

three months pregnant, but her belly wasn't showing much yet. In another three months, it would begin to

care of yourself and not push beyond your limits. Don't forget-you have

trust, it was clear: if either of them faltered, their love would be the sacrifice. But Aurora believed in Julian, just as she believed in herself. She was certain neither of them would let the other down. If they won, the rewards would be immense, and they'd be free of trouble for

don't need to worry about anyone else anymore.

I didn't

You're the best mom in the world. I've

is eagerly waiting for you! Who wouldn't be

now? I'm afraid if he finds

Aurora had other plans. "Mom, everyone has their own selfishness. I have mine, and Julian has his. His selfishness is to protect me no matter what, to ensure I'm

for you, you

and still didn't tell me. I understand he did it for my sake, but it robbed me of the chance to fulfill my duty as your daughter. Mom, if Julian finds out about my plan, he'll never let me go. Please, don't tell him, okay?" Aurora clasped Tina's hands,

truly devoted to you. Even if he hid things from you in the past, don't hold it against him. Since you've already made up your mind, I won't say

it'll be you who has to walk it. I don't want you to suffer anymore. Mom, don't try to persuade me. My mind is made