We were both tainted… Nicholas said that we were both tainted. But in his eyes, just how filthy did he think I was? If I were so filthy, who was the man holding me so tightly right now?I sighed silently, noticing the redness in my eyes reflected in the window. "I've never thought of myself as taint
Nicholas laughed suddenly after hearing what I said. His eyes were red, and his voice held a tinge of despair. "Yes, I'm filthy. I let another woman climb on top of me. I wish I could tear off this skin of mine. But Ariana, if you truly don't love me anymore, why would you care if I'm filthy or not
I abruptly lifted my gaze and met Nicholas's dark, almost dreamlike eyes. A mocking smile spread across my face as I stared at him.Tugging at my clothes, I glared at him provocatively. "What else can you do besides threatening women, Nicholas? I'm 30 now. Do you really think threats like these stil
Nicholas's gaze was intense. It seemed like if I didn't make this call, I wouldn't be able to leave. But what did he mean by saying he would take care of Tabitha? Unable to hide my sarcasm, I asked, "So? Are you planning to take responsibility now?"Sweat beaded on his forehead. He closed his eyes
Nicholas's sudden reprimand startled me, and my fingers accidentally hit the answer button. In the next second, Pete's anxious voice came through the phone."Ari, where are you? I saw your car and have been waiting outside. Why haven't you come in?"I bit my lip, afraid to make a sound. I wanted to
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 w
Pete must have assumed something happened between Nicholas and me. But even if I tried to explain, I wasn't completely innocent.I didn't know what to say. Facing Pete, I had never been so tormented as I was now."No. That's not what I meant." Pete suddenly looked a little flustered when I stayed si
I grabbed Pete's hand. "No. It's not that I wanted to avoid you. Maybe… Maybe I'm just not used to it yet. How about we try again?"I tilted my face up slightly and closed my eyes. This time, I was sure I wouldn't back away.But Pete didn't kiss me. Instead, he playfully ruffled the hair he had just