Trouble in Paradise (Arianna and Nicholas) novel Chapter 511

In just a few seconds, time seemed to stretch unbearably long. I had no idea what Pete was thinking during that moment.

His fists were clenched so tightly that even his shadow trembled. His right foot lifted and dropped multiple times as if he was fighting the urge to approach the car and find out what was happening.

Although I knew he couldn't possibly see inside, it felt as if our eyes met in some inexplicable way. After what felt like an eternity, he finally turned and walked away with steady steps.

I wasn't sure if my eyes were wet or if his retreating figure blurred before me. All I knew was, I couldn't let him walk away like this. I had hurt him too much already.

But Nicholas wouldn't let me maintain any dignity.

I reached to roll the window down slightly, but Nicholas caught onto my intentions. He grabbed my wrist with one hand and lifted my other hand, the one trying to push him away, over my head.

Nicholas's gaze was scrutinizing. Just when I thought he was about to say something sarcastic, he leaned down and drowned me in another overpowering kiss.

I struggled to breathe. "Let me go, Nicholas. I don't want this anymore!"

A sharp pain shot through my tongue, and the metallic taste of blood filled my mouth. Driven by primal urges, Nicholas seemed to be fueled by that blood and became more excited.

I closed my eyes and refused to look at him. My heart was overwhelmed with a sense of hopelessness. How did I ever get entangled with someone like him?

I stopped struggling and let out a bitter laugh, resigning to my fate.

A loud tear suddenly broke the silence. The sound of fabric ripping was painfully clear in the confined space of the car. Nicholas froze for a moment before opening his dark and glistening eyes.

He glanced at me briefly before he stepped out of the car and slammed the door behind him.

Even at night, the summer air was stiflingly hot. He adjusted his disheveled clothes and exhaled deeply, trying to calm himself.