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.

accepted his kiss, unable to stop

dangerous. "Don't fight it. Give me your heart. You know you like

and tender. The heat rising in me made me wonder if I was the one who was

kiss, I heard him whisper, "Ariana, haven't you always prided yourself

My brain was

injured hands, he still had endless ways to make me lose myself

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

any unforgivable mistake? Why are you sentencing me to death? If there's something I did wrong, just

acting like you're here but your heart's miles away, I don't want that, and I can't take it!

look at him before

felt both

mind suddenly relax.

and

ernet

you is a high-stakes gamble. I lost everything before, and I'm still in debt. Now

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anytime you want, Ariana. This time,

been a