Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0511

In just a few seconds, time seemed to stretch unbearably long. I had no idea what Pete was thinking during that moment.

His fists were clenched so tightly that even his shadow trembled. His right foot lifted and dropped multiple times as if he was fighting the urge to approach the car and find out what was happening.

Although I knew he couldn't possibly see inside, it felt as if our eyes met in some inexplicable way. After what felt like an eternity, he finally turned and walked away with steady steps.

I wasn't sure if my eyes were wet or if his retreating figure blurred before me. All I knew was, I couldn't let him walk away like this. I had hurt him too much already.

But Nicholas wouldn't let me maintain any dignity.

I reached to roll the window down slightly, but Nicholas caught onto my intentions. He grabbed my wrist with one hand and lifted my other hand, the one trying to push him away, over my head.

Nicholas's gaze was scrutinizing. Just when I thought he was about to say something sarcastic, he leaned down and drowned me in another overpowering kiss.

struggled to breathe. "Let me go, Nicholas.

pain shot through my tongue, and the metallic taste of blood filled my mouth. Driven by primal urges, Nicholas seemed to be fueled by that blood

him. My heart was overwhelmed with a sense of

out a bitter laugh, resigning to my

ripping was painfully clear in the confined space of the car.

glanced at me briefly before he stepped out of the

hot. He adjusted

like himself. He always prided himself on being a gentleman, but tonight he had nearly forced

our few shared memories, feeling as though the empty space in his heart was finally being filled.

felt my body tense up. I was his

from the car. The entire vehicle shook as Nicholas punched the door. Shielding the torn fabric on

had slammed his fist into

him anymore. My tongue was still throbbing from the pain! I scrambled into my own car, slamming on the gas as if I was fleeing

out a cold laugh. "Ran