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."

she even

a child. Every time I think about how that little girl nearly cost you your life,

he could finish, 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

my mind. If Nicholas harbored such thoughts, would he neglect Tabitha's

him, worry etched

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

then you're nothing to me." I wouldn't hold back when it came to Tabitha. "Without her, there wouldn't even be

gave me a firm

me off

there's still a

in on that? I shook my head quickly.

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

on it further, my

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

have to admit it. I heard you loud and clear, Ariana. You haven't even realized it yourself, have you? You're