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 even mean to

about having a child. Every time I

warned, "Don't you dare say something like that. She's your daughter!" Nicholas grabbed my finger, bringing it to his lips

with my hand, frowning. His words set off alarm bells in my mind. If Nicholas harbored such thoughts, would he neglect Tabitha's

worry etched on

"As long as you're here, even

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

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

question caught me off

saying there's still a chance

How did he zero in on that? I

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

on it further, my feet

barely contained, although his

and clear, Ariana. You