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..."

I ever bear to leave you? Did you have

one day I forget you? If I

thought she was just shaken by her dream. Knowing how sensitive pregnant women could be, he gently held her close. "Silly girl, how

what if? What if I do forget you? What would 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 you? It's late now. Stop

let's make a promise. If I really forget you one day, you have

make a promise." Julian linked his pinky with hers and kissed her gently. "Now

his promise, but

didn't wake until nine. When

she could almost feel the lingering warmth of his touch. Julian, you have to come find me, she

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

reading a cookbook aloud to himself. "Two hundred

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You had a nightmare last

muddled last night." Aurora inhaled his clean, fresh scent. Julian smoked occasionally, but never in front of her.

really are more sensitive. In a few months, when the baby grows bigger, you probably won't sleep well at all. If the baby's too fussy, maybe we shouldn't have another one. Just

loved children more than anyone, but at this moment, he was willing to give them up for her sake. Meeting a man like him was the luckiest thing that had ever

"Julian, thank you."

you for loving me, for showing me how beautiful love

love you forever and ever,"

they held each other tightly. It was as if, before she left, this was her final

the amusement park, the air was filled with laughter and screams. Children ran around everywhere, their golden hair

child with blue eyes passed by, Julian would glance