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

into his arms. His low

child. You don't have to stay tense

the tightness in my chest. I responded faintly.

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

I

proper-his arm locked around my waist, deliberately making me cling to

in his eyes and the slight movement of his

"Hold on."

the way I was hanging onto his neck,

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

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

a faint red tint. He sucked in a sharp breath, his voice husky. "Don't move.

don't mind the cold,"

ears. The last thing I needed was for him to misread my reaction and

I could finish, his palm landed

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