Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 871: Sleepless Night

For the first time, Aveline, who usually fell asleep quickly after lying down, found herself wide awake. Her mind was filled with the events of the day. That night, she had a dream-Orion kissed her sweetly. To her surprise, she didn't find it unpleasant; in fact, she quite liked the feeling.

"Aveline, come down for breakfast," Aurora's voice called from outside the door.

Aveline jolted upright in bed. What kind of dream did she just have?

"Coming, Mommy," she replied quickly.

"Orion is already here. Come down when you're ready," Aurora added, wondering why Aveline, who never stayed in bed late, was taking so long to get up.

Hearing Orion's name made Aveline's cheeks flush. "Okay."

After a quick wash, she decided to do something different with her hair. Instead of her usual ponytail, she carefully braided it with a newfound excitement.

Standing in front of her wardrobe, Aveline tried on several outfits, dissatisfied with each one. This was unusual for her and undeniably a sign that she was starting to care about how Orion saw her.

What normally took her ten minutes to get ready now stretched into half an hour.

"Aveline, you're so slow! Orion's been waiting for ages," Nash teased as soon as he saw her.

"Wow, Aveline, you look so pretty today! Did you wear that dress because you're going on a date with Orion?" Nash commented through a mouthful of sandwich.

Embarrassed by Nash's blunt words, Aveline's face turned crimson. "Don't talk while eating," she said, flustered.

"Aveline, you're blushing!" Nash clapped his hands in delight.

Aurora and Julian exchanged knowing glances. Clearly, their usually aloof daughter was starting to feel something for Orion.

As for Aveline and Orion's budding relationship, neither Aurora nor Julian intended to interfere. They had watched Orion grow up and trusted his character completely.

eating. Remember what happened last time?" Aurora gently reminded her

Mommy. I won't say anything else," Nash replied

my good boy," Aurora said with

his gaze filled with warmth. She was no longer the

her a glass. He had always

her dream from the night before, couldn't meet his eyes. She ate

said as they prepared to leave. "I'll take good care of

care on the road,"

she had. Wasn't this just like all the other times they had gone out together? Orion had taken her to

buckled her seatbelt. His scent was clean and refreshing, not overpowering, and when his breath brushed against her face, her cheeks flushed again. Something inside her was

where are we going?"

me, you never need to worry about anything. Just

to Blossom

won't make it back tonight, will

overnight. I already told Aurora, and she asked me to

trip seemed like the perfect way to grow closer-something Julian had suggested to him. "How long will we stay at Blossom Valley?" Aveline asked, her curiosity piqued. She had heard her classmates talk about how beautiful the valley was during this season. "Two days and one night. We'll return tomorrow afternoon. Blossom Valley is famous for its starry skies at night-something you can't see in the

have I ever lied to you? But there's only one stargazing suite in Blossom Valley, and I've already booked it. It's a

sleeping in the same bed with her. That

fuss over such

already prepared all the toiletries you'll need," Orion said, ever attentive to her

him. Watching Orion drive, she

shed the awkwardness of boyhood

are you looking at?" Orion asked, catching her gaze in

you shaved properly," she said, making up

every morning," Orion replied with a smile. He truly seemed like the perfect

at school like you. I bet there were even more back when you were at that