Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 507: You Must Be Happy His breathing grew heavier, his body increasingly restless. But with Daria lying next to him, she quickly drifted off into a peaceful sleep.

As always, her sleeping posture was a mess. Since childhood, she turned the entire bed into her battlefield- sprawling, lying sideways, or curling up in every imaginable position.

Denis Vukic, however, couldn't sleep. His nerves were taut, every fiber of him alert. Then, just as he tried to relax, a long leg flopped over his. Wearing only shorts, her skin brushed against his, their bodies lightly touching.

When they were young, they often slept in each other's embrace. Back then, they were innocent, oblivious to any notions of romance or desire. But now, things were different. The little girl he once knew had grown into a young woman, her body exuding an irresistible fragrance. He reached out to move her leg away, but the moment his hand touched her smooth, soft skin, he froze, his thoughts running wild.

The girl seemed completely unafraid, wrapping her arm around his waist in the sfamiliar way she used to as a child. In her sleep, she mumbled softly, "Denny..." Denis Vukic had never endured anything so torturous. Her chest pressed against his back, her head resting near his neck, her warm breath brushing against his ear.

Ears are sensitive for anyone, and being held so tightly by her left him utterly immobilized. His body burned with intensity, and he silently begged for relief.

She clung to him all night, never letting go. Only in the latter half of the night, when exhaustion finally overtook him, did he manage to fall asleep.

When he woke the next morning, he felt something wet on his lips.

He had dreamed of a little kitten licking his mouth with its tiny tongue. Then, as he opened his eyes, he saw her- Daria-her cheeks flushed, lying snugly in his arms. His hand, as if acting on its own, rested lightly on her waist.

They looked like a pair of lovers, peacefully entwined. In his sleep, his subconscious had acted on his deepest desires, holding her close through the night.

Now fully awake, he realized there was only a thin layer of her nightgown between his hand and her skin. No wonder she'd been blushing.

Quickly withdrawing his hand, he said, "Alright, I'm heading back to my room to wash up." "Mm," she murmured softly.

Later, as he reflected on that morning, a thought struck him. Daria must have kissed him while he was asleep. At the time, though, he hadn't given it much thought.

Her flushed face wasn't because of his hand on her waist-it was because she was nervous he might have noticed her kiss.

Subtle changes had been happening all along, but why hadn't he seen them? It was because he, too, had been afraid of revealing his feelings, scared of frightening her away.

And so, the two of them played pretend, performing a charade that ultimately caused them to miss out on what could have been a beautiful love story.

"You don't have to be so upset," Aurora said gently. "Fate works in mysterious ways. Julian and I were separated for years, yet we still found our way back to each other.

"If you and Daria are truly meant to be, no matter how far apart you are, you'll meet again. I think Daria loves you deeply-maybe she's never married, even after all this time." "You're right," Denis said, his tone firm. "Even if she's fled to the ends of the earth, I'll bring her back. Thank you for tellingthis. Otherwise, I'd have spent my whole life in the dark." "Don't blJulian. He kept his promise to Daria and didn't tell you for her sake." "I don't blhim. In fact, I should thank him. If Daria had chosen someone else to shield her, things might not have turned out this way." Human connections are unpredictable. Who can say what tomorrow will bring? Aurora watched Denis, who was calmer than she'd expected, and felt a weight lift from her heart.

Over the past few days, she'd debated whether to tell Denis about Daria. Every tthe words reached her lips, she swallowed them back, worried he might act impulsively. Love can drive people to extremes, but thankfully, he had grown more rational.

"When I return, I'll keep an eye out for her," Aurora said. "Maybe Daria left New York. Who knows? One day, you might cross paths again." "Knowing she's alive is the greatest gift you could give me. If you ever need anything when I'm back home, don't hesitate to call. You're my friend," Denis said, placing a hand on her shoulder.

"Alright." As they continued talking, the doorbell rang. Julian's other assistant had arrived.

"Miss Montgomery, I'm here to take you to the airport." "So soon?" Aurora wiped her mouth. She hadn't had a proper chance to say goodbye to Asher.

Asher, having learned about her departure from Julian, wasn't surprised. He understood it was for her own good.

"Ashy, I have to go now," Aurora said, looking at him with reluctance. He had been by her side all these days, caring for her.

"Don't act like we're never going to see each other again," Asher said, forcing a smile even as his heart ached. "I'll visit you often."

"Alright, I'll be waiting," Aurora said as she stood to grab her luggage. She thought of how her suitcase had led her to meet Denis Vukic-a twist of fate that brought her an unexpected friendship.

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Unable to hold back, Asher pulled her into a tight hug. "Little fox, take good care of yourself. Don't skip your tea- it's for your health." "I know." Aurora wrapped her arms around him, resting her head on his shoulder. "Thank you, Ashy." She knew that without Asher's companionship, she wouldn't be who she was today. He was an irreplaceable part of her life, painting one of its most important strokes.

"I'll miss you. So be happy. And remember, if Julian ever bullies you, call me. I'll cback and beat him so badly his own mother won't recognize him." Aurora chuckled softly. "Let's hope that day never comes. Ashy, I'm leaving. You must be happy too!" "I will."

As he watched Aurora leave with the assistant, Asher felt a bittersweet heaviness in his heart (He could have accompanied her heart Ther to the airport, but no matter how far he went, there would still ca moment when they'd have to part. Closing the door, his heart felt unbearably heavy. Denis understood that feeling all too well-the ache of yearning for someone yet suppressing it.

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