Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

I bit my lip hard, holding my breath with my back facing him. I pretended to be asleep. Nicholas reached from behind and pulled me into his arms. Still, we ended up sharing the same bed. A gasp escaped my lips. I thought he was going to hold me, but he released me and said, "Don't stay so far apart. We have to be under the same blanket. Otherwise, it's cold."

The moment he touched me, I sprang up and attempted to get out of bed. "I'll go downstairs to get another blanket."

Nicholas frowned, his hoarse voice tinged with displeasure. "Stop making a fuss. Your friend will be back tomorrow."

In the silent night, I could even hear the sound of a weight lifted off my chest.

Clutching the blanket, I turned toward him in the dark and whispered, "Thank you."

"It's just a deal." Nicholas didn't even open his eyes. Reaching out to pat the space next to him, he urged, "Sleep."

After a few seconds, his steady breathing echoed in my ears. He was probably really tired.

awake. "How about

He frowned, his eyes bloodshot as he growled, "Ariana, are you doing this on purpose?"

me back. A man in his 30s couldn't be so innocent to only want a woman

it was all I could give him. But if

while he was absolutely drained. Even if he was furious, he

mean? I just wanted to ask you about Pete. You promised me," I said innocently, pretending to be unaware that he was already asleep. "Ariana!" Nicholas gritted

I was still feeling quite smug, he suddenly grabbed my

to my head, he drawled out,

convinced myself, I wasn't intimidated by his touch. I hooked my arms around his neck and pulled him toward

"Nicholas, you won't have me if

me. How dare you threaten me for his sake?" As he spoke, he tore my thin nightgown into shreds. "I never needed your