Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0632

Nicholas' abrupt change in demeanor startled me. His fierce, aggressive approach left me frozen.

The moment his lips touched mine, a strange dizziness overtook me. My mind buzzed into a blank hum.

He cupped my face in both hands, his forehead resting lightly against mine as he panted softly. "When will finally get you to open that mouth of yours?"

Before I could respond, one of his hands slid down to my waist, caressing the soft curve. "Your whole body is soft, but this mouth of yours is hard as stone."

I turned my face away, refusing to look at him. "That's none of your business!

"It is my business, Ariana. It's my business for the rest of my life!"

My mind buzzed inexplicably. The words 'for the rest of my life" were too heavy, too much.

I stared straight at him. "I can take care of myself. I don't need you. Take care of Tabitha instead."

you, what does she

darkened in an instant. "There's nothing great about having a child. Every time I think

I pointed at him and warned, "Don't you dare say something like that. She's your daughter!" Nicholas grabbed my finger, bringing it to his lips for a gentle kiss. "Good thing she is. If she weren't, and she hurt you like this,

off alarm bells in my mind. If Nicholas harbored such thoughts, would he

him, worry

just teasing you." A gentle kiss landed on my furrowed brow. "As long as you're here, even if it's because of you, I'll take care

the love of a father, then you're nothing to me." I wouldn't hold back when it came to Tabitha. "Without her, there wouldn't even be a shred of possibility

a firm

question caught me off guard.

saying there's still a chance for

widened in shock. How did he zero in on that? I shook my head quickly.

up everything I had now to meld my heart with someone else's uncertain sincerity was still too daunting. That step would be painful

on it further, my feet left

me high into the air and spun me around twice. His joy was barely contained, although his trembling breath gave him away when he set me

you loud and clear, Ariana. You haven't