Julian merely stood quietly beside her, and he was able to decipher so much from all those minor details. All in all, now he could believe that Aurora could no longer be in love with Hayden. That night, all those tricks she used on him sure were undeniable for sure, but whether she had another man still required investigation.
“Tonight, you are safe,” Julian said as he carefully lifted her from the bathtub with a towel he had taken from the side. His movements were minimal, careful not to wake Aurora, who seldom slept as soundly as she did now, having been accustomed to a life on the run over the years.
It must be said, the automatically heating massage bathtub was quite useful. She herself did not expect to sleep so soundly. Julian’s actions were gentle as he softly unfolded the blanket and placed Aurora on the soft bed, though he was usually quick and decisive. He had never treated anyone with such tenderness.
She seemed like fragile jewelry, which he might crush if he pressed too hard. After he finished washing up, Julian quietly lay down beside her, his heart swelling with desire. However, he forcefully suppressed these improper thoughts. After all, there would be other opportunities, so he decided not to disturb her sleep tonight.
He softly turned off the light, and in the darkness, he noticed her arms crossed in front of her chest in a small, shrimp-like curve. This posture was a sign of great insecurity, indicating that she subconsciously felt unsafe. It reminded him of what she had been through. She should have been a princess held in high esteem, but fate brutally stripped her of her crown.
Her stepmother tormented her severely, and the man she loved cheated on her with her best friend. She had no home to return to, and that night three years ago, she lost everything. However, when God closed a door, he opened a window. Though she had lost everything, she had him in her life now. Initially, Julian wanted to keep her by his side to protect her and avenge her, but it seemed she preferred to seek revenge herself. The trials of the past three years had made her stronger.
It must be said, she had become more captivating than before, even catching his eye with her stunning presence. From now on, he would be her strongest support, protecting her thoroughly. If she wished to seek revenge, he would join her. If she chose to be the woman behind him, he would accompany her every step of the way until the end of their lives. From this day forward, he would not allow anyone else to hurt her!
Unbeknownst to Julian, as he placed his hand on Aurora’s waist, the woman in his arms had opened her eyes. The waist was one of the most sensitive parts of the body, and she woke up instantly, her mind racing in the pitch dark. Yet, that familiar feeling made her recognize him immediately.
Julian simply held her waist, doing nothing more, and she could feel her back warming up against his chest. She quickly assessed the situation, knowing that any sudden movement might spark something more, and the implications were clear without needing further thought. Earlier, she was worried about how to face Julian’s confrontation, but now, she had managed to slip through unnoticed.
Now, all she had to do was continue to pretend. With that thought, she closed her eyes and truly fell asleep in his arms.