Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0608

As my thoughts ran wild, I somehow drifted off to sleep in Tabitha's room. When I opened my eyes again, the sky was dark.

I sat up in a panic, fumbling with the door lock before finally getting it open. The moment stepped out, the door to the room next to mine opened as well.

Nicholas stood there, his timing impeccable. I couldn't tell if he had calculated the exact moment I'd wake up or if he had been listening to my movements all along.

His gaze softened. His tone was unbelievably gentle as if our earlier conversation had never taken place.

"Awake?" he asked.

Still dazed, I nodded and asked, "Where's Tabitha?"

He lifted his wrist to glance at his watch. "She's asleep in the room. Want to check on her?" "She's already asleep? What time is it?"

"10:30 p.m."

I closed my eyes briefly, nodding before shaking my head. The strength I had been clinging to suddenly left me, and I slumped against the doorframe, exhaling sharply.

to steady me, his hand supporting

me into his arms. His low voice resonated with a calm

don't have to stay tense every

words eased the tightness in my chest.

to

down! I can walk!"

me was hardly proper-his arm locked around my waist, deliberately making me cling to him. And he even dared to comment on

my frustration rising as I caught the mischievous glint in his eyes and the slight movement of his Adam's apple. At that moment, I wanted nothing more

"Hold on."

I was hanging onto his neck, putting all my

my

I had instinctively wrapped my legs around his waist. I stiffened in shock, a shiver

red tint. He sucked in a sharp breath,

mind the cold,"

The last thing I needed was

landed lightly on my hip

the thin fabric of my clothes was almost