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.

supporting my waist. 'Don't lean against

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

You don't have to stay tense every

tightness in my chest. I responded

moment, my feet left the ground. Startled, I clung awkwardly to his neck. His smile deepened as he

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

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."

neck, putting all my

giving my hip a light

instinctively wrapped my legs around his waist. I stiffened in shock, a shiver running through me as my ears burned like fire.

in a sharp breath, his voice husky. "Don't move. I'll carry you downstairs

mind the cold,"

up my ears. The last thing I needed was for

landed

of his palm against the thin fabric of my clothes was almost indistinguishable from