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.

hand supporting my

into his arms. His low voice resonated with a

don't have to stay tense every second. I'm

in my chest. I

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

I

hardly proper-his arm locked around my waist, deliberately making me cling to him. And he

at him, 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

"Hold on."

onto his neck, putting all my weight on

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

waist. I stiffened in shock, a shiver running through me

breath, his voice

mind the

creeping up my ears. The last

his palm landed lightly on my hip with a

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