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.

kiss, unable to stop myself from sinking

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

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

haven't you always prided yourself on loving fearlessly? Why are you backing down now? Is

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

had endless ways to make me lose

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

have I ever made any unforgivable mistake? Why are you sentencing me to death? If there's something I did

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

propped myself up to look at him before slumping back onto

felt both mStaring

mind suddenly relax.

and

ernet

is a high-stakes gamble. I lost everything before, and I'm still in debt. Now you want me to bet everything on you again, but all

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my life anytime you want, Ariana. This time, I swear, I won't

has always been a thorn in my