Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0354

Kissing was nothing new between Nicholas and me. I cupped his face, ready to plant a light kiss on his lips like usual, but for some reason, I couldn't do it.

It became clear to me. The idea of making the first move, combined with his expectant gaze, pressure on me mount.

made the

I grew frustrated. "I'm taking care of you because you got hurt for me. Stop testing me with your so-called games!"

Nicholas lowered his gaze, his voice gentle. "I'm not testing you. I just want a kiss since you were hurt. Is that too much to ask?"

I was suddenly at a loss for words.

"Ariana, you're scared. You're avoiding me. You're running away." Nicholas wasn't asking. He was making statements. "You love me."

His familiar scent invaded my senses as his kiss turned aggressive and rough. He seemed to want to

prove his point as if to keep me from escaping by kissing me relentlessly. There was even a faint of

him swallowing.

raced as I passively accepted his kiss, unable to stop

voice came out low and dangerous. "Don't fight it. Give me your heart. You know you

kiss into something slower and tender. The heat rising in me made me wonder

the kiss, I heard him whisper, "Ariana, haven't you always prided yourself on loving fearlessly? Why are you

was practically collapsing into his arms. My brain was deprived of oxygen and unable

had endless ways to make me

tried to breathe deeply, fighting to keep my clarity. But his question was an

you sentencing me to death? If there's something I

your heart's miles away, I don't want that, and I can't

him before slumping back onto the couch like

I felt

mind suddenly relax.

and

ernet

I'm still in debt. Now you want me to bet everything on you again, but all

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Ariana. This time, I

always been a thorn