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."

does she even mean to

darkened in an instant. "There's nothing great about having a child. Every time I think about how that little girl nearly cost you

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,

in my mind. If Nicholas harbored such thoughts, would he neglect Tabitha's treatment? What if he refused to shoulder his responsibilities as

at him, worry etched

brow. "As long as you're here, even if it's because of you, I'll take

me." I wouldn't hold back when it came to Tabitha. "Without her, there wouldn't even be a shred of

me a firm shake. "Ariana, what do you mean by

caught me off guard.

saying there's still a

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

up everything I had now to meld my heart with someone else's uncertain sincerity

I could dwell on it further,

lifted me high into the air and spun me around twice. His joy was barely contained, although his

I heard you loud and clear, Ariana. You haven't even