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

say anything else," Nash replied

Aurora said with

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

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

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

take Aveline out now," Orion said as they prepared to leave. "I'll

on the

Wasn't this just like all the other times they had

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

where are we

you never need to worry about anything. Just relax

going to

Valley? But we won't make

we'll stay overnight. I already told Aurora, and she asked me to take good

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

ever lied to you? But there's only one stargazing suite in Blossom Valley,

sleeping in the same bed with her. That was

make a fuss over such things. Their families often went on road trips together, staying in family

prepared all the toiletries you'll need," Orion said,

at him. Watching Orion drive, she couldn't help but

of

looking at?" Orion asked, catching her gaze in the corner of his eye. Aveline quickly

you shaved properly," she said,

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

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