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.

Remember what happened

won't say anything else," Nash

Aurora said

was no longer the little girl he used to know-she was growing

have some milk first," Orion said, handing her a glass. He had always

before, couldn't meet his eyes. She

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

the road," Aurora replied

the other times they had gone

His scent was clean and refreshing, not overpowering, and when his

where are we

me, you never need to worry about anything. Just relax and

going to Blossom

make it back tonight, will

and she asked me to

was too young, so he had only taken her to amusement parks. But now they were old enough to start dating, and a short 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

up Aveline's eyes. "Really? We can see so many stars?" "When have I ever lied to you? But there's only one stargazing suite in Blossom Valley, and I've

how, as children, Orion had often insisted on sleeping in the same bed with her. That was before she turned

nonchalantly. She wasn't one to make a fuss over such things. Their families often went on road trips together, staying in family

all the toiletries you'll need," Orion

Orion drive, she couldn't help

he shed the awkwardness of boyhood

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

Just checking if you shaved properly," she

know you don't like men with facial hair, so I shave every

even more back when you were at that elite academy.