Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Aurora didn't dare to open her eyes. She simply nodded. "Mm."

"Good girl. If you're tired, just sleep. I'll go take a shower. Don't wait for me," Julian said, gently kissing her forehead.

After he left, Aurora opened her eyes and caught sight of his tall, broad back. She wondered if, one day after she left, she would still remember that silhouette.

Though her body was exhausted, she couldn't sleep. Aurora got up and sat at the desk.

She took out a pen and paper, carefully writing down the words she couldn't bring herself to say to Julian's face-words that were cold and final. The sound of water from the bathroom, her shadow on the wall, and the soft, warm light of the lamp all added to the sorrowful atmosphere.

When Julian came out, Aurora was already asleep. He quietly turned off the light and got into bed. Like always, Aurora instinctively nestled into his arms, wrapping her arms around his waist.

He wasn't sure if it was his imagination, but tonight Aurora held him tighter than ever before, as if he was her entire world, someone she couldn't afford to lose.

That night, Aurora was haunted by nightmares. She dreamt of separation and kept calling Julian's name.

"No, Julian, don't leave me."

Her cries woke Julian. He found her gripping his pajama shirt tightly, her face full of fear even though her eyes remained closed.

"Little Bunny, don't be scared. It's just a dream. I'm here with you. Don't be afraid." His voice was soft, comforting, like a mother soothing her child.

Aurora half-opened her eyes, unsure if she was still dreaming or awake. "Julian, don't leave me..."

leave you? Did you have a

clinging to him. "Julian, what if one day I forget you? If I don't remember you or our past, would you still

her dream. Knowing how sensitive pregnant women could

what if? What if I do forget you?

pursue you all over again. I'll do everything we did before so you'll remember me. You're the mother of my child-how could I ever not want

promise. If I really forget you one day,

linked his pinky with hers

relax back into his arms. Perhaps it was his promise, but she

nine. When

lingering warmth of his touch. Julian, you

their last day together. Aurora put on his favorite white dress and tied her hair into a high ponytail. In the mirror, she looked nothing like someone about to become a mother. Without makeup, her face was as fresh and youthful as a high school student's. Slowly, she walked downstairs. The aroma of cooking wafted from

his forehead. He was reading a cookbook aloud to himself. "Two hundred

the complete experience all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! The serious expression on his face made it seem like he was tackling a

well? You had a nightmare

clean, fresh scent. Julian smoked occasionally, but never in front

few months, when the baby grows bigger, you probably won't sleep well at all. If the baby's too fussy, maybe

up for her sake. Meeting a man like him

"Julian, thank you."

turned to hold her in his arms. "Thank you for loving me, for showing me how beautiful love can be. Even years

you forever and ever," Julian

morning sunlight, they held each other tightly. It was as if, before she left, this was her final way of saying

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