Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

I gazed past Nicholas's shoulder, staring blankly at the wall behind him. However, his touch didn't stir even the slightest ripple in my heart.

A huge wave of despair washed over me. To think that, one day, I would end up in such a deal with him.

I inhaled deeply, my voice devoid of any desire as I met his gaze calmly. "If you won't help him, get up now and let me go!"

Perhaps my demand to leave only angered him further. He lowered his head and bit down hard on my shoulder, the pain forcing me to grit my teeth and endure it.

Glowering at me, he hissed, "I don't have sex without feelings."

As I heard this, I felt somewhat uncomfortable and felt a sting in my nose. But even when we were together before, how much feelings did he really have for me? How much of his feelings were fueled by hormones, and by the thrill of something new? I nearly couldn't resist asking him how intense his feelings were for me, but I held back. I didn't want to make things worse for myself.

"Nicholas, there's never been any feelings between us. Sex is the only thing that connects us. If you're looking for feelings, you've got the wrong person."

just go to Jasmine or Claudia. At this point, either of them would be more tender and loving than

Pete first, then we'll talk about us," I said coldly. "I won't back down on this. Or you can

and got out of bed. Standing beside the bed, he stared at me

Pete,

implored, the angrier he'd become. But still, I had to set my

sound of his lighter clicking. Even though the balcony door was closed, the stench of cigarettes still drifted

smoke made me tear up. It seemed like after everything fell apart, even the smell of his cigarettes

to keep me trapped and you still want me, please help

I wasn't sure. Would he

...

She had learned about my situation from Leila, and her voice

now," I said, comforting her. "When you get back,