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.

steady me, his hand supporting my waist. 'Don't lean against the

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

stay tense every second.

the tightness in

left the ground. Startled, I clung awkwardly to his

me down! I can walk!"

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

eyes and the slight movement of his Adam's apple. At

"Hold on."

was hanging onto his neck, putting

He shifted his hand to support me from below, giving my hip a light pat-just like he

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

with a faint red tint. He sucked in a sharp breath, his

the cold,"

icy, hoping he wouldn't notice the redness creeping up my ears. The last thing I needed was for him to

palm landed lightly on my

of his palm against the thin fabric of my clothes was almost indistinguishable from skin contact. It didn't hurt, but the intimate sound was