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.

reached out to steady me, his hand supporting my waist. 'Don't lean

I could respond, he pulled me into his arms. His low voice resonated with a calm

to stay tense every second. I'm here too.

tightness in my

I clung awkwardly to his neck. His smile deepened as he teased, "Scared to

me down! I can walk!"

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

and the slight

"Hold on."

I was hanging onto his neck, putting all

me from below, giving my

I stiffened in shock, a shiver running through me as

dark eyes glinted with a faint red tint. He sucked in a sharp breath, his voice husky. "Don't move. I'll carry

the

he wouldn't notice the redness creeping up my ears. The last thing I needed

could finish, his palm landed lightly on my hip

fabric of my clothes was almost indistinguishable from skin contact. It didn't hurt, but