Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

John Walsh's eyes glimmered with excitement as he nodded firmly. "I swear, I will treat Tina well for the rest of my life."

"Then I'm relieved. Now, you can kiss Mom," Aurora said, easily seeing through his thoughts.

She had seen this look before-Julian used to have the same expression when he wanted to kiss her. And just now, when Tina blushed shyly, Aurora herself had felt the urge to kiss her. How could John Walsh resist?

"Little Aurora has sharp eyes," John Walsh chuckled. Without hesitation, he turned, gently cupped Tina's chin, and kissed her.

"What are you-mmph..." Tina was caught completely off guard. Her face instantly turned red as her daughter was still in the room. This man was utterly brazen. She pressed her fingers against John Walsh's solid chest, trying to push him away, but he wouldn't let her go so easily.

When Tina caught a glimpse of Aurora discreetly leaving the room, she stopped struggling. Her lashes fluttered, and with a shy but tender motion, her hands wrapped around John Walsh's neck.

The sunlight streamed through the window, casting a golden glow over the two as they embraced and kissed on the bed. It was a harmonious and beautiful scene.

After years of suffering and missed chances, the two had finally opened their hearts, thanks to Aurora's understanding. Tina felt a wave of happiness washing over her, as if it had returned to her after being absent for so long.

Aurora, perceptive as ever, left them some privacy. Through her time with her mother, she realized just how much Tina had sacrificed for her-placing Aurora above family interests, above her own happiness. It was likely why Tina and John Walsh hadn't progressed in their relationship until now.

Aurora thought back to the time in Clothville when she had tried to push Tina to reconcile with Magnus, believing it was the best choice. Tina must have suppressed her own feelings for John Walsh out of fear that Aurora would disapprove or feel upset. What a silly mother, Aurora mused with a helpless smile. Yet her heart felt warm. Looking up, she gazed at the sunlight filtering through the leaves. Her mother deserved happiness; it was long overdue. She had delayed her mother's happiness for far too long.

"Mom, let me do something for you this time," Aurora murmured to herself.

She touched her belly, where a tiny, forming life rested. One day, she would love this child with all her heart, just as Tina had done for her. To ensure her child could live a happy and carefree life, Aurora vowed to remove every possible obstacle in their path.

was for Tina, for their

you think Daddy will blame me for this?" What she was about to do might be right for many, but

through her thoughts. "Little Bunny." Hearing the urgency in his voice, Aurora immediately knew

take another step, he had already closed the distance, pulling her into his arms. His embrace was gentle, no doubt mindful of the child she

run away? Do you know how worried I was?" Julian's voice

so deeply. "I didn't know before, but now... I know how much

released her. "Little Bunny, did someone

I'm fine. No one hurt me,"

to the darker side of things again. I know it was wrong, but I was so scared of losing you. Please don't leave me because of this." Julian's voice was filled with regret, thinking she

much Julian cared for her. If he ever kept

out

moment.

it for my sake, so I don't blame you at all. I just

deceived him, he knew he would have been furious. Yet here Aurora stood, calm and

cupped her face and kissed her. She continued to

a lunchbox in his hand. He stopped in his tracks, leaning against a tree

much like his love for

air.

no longer needed him. She had found someone

could. But still, he couldn't let

is eagerly waiting for you! He worried about her fighting her battles alone. She was a strong woman, always charging forward

stayed. Whenever she had an accident, he would be the first to rush to her side. When she needed him, he would accompany her. When she didn't, he would quietly watch her

his love-a