Trouble in Paradise

moment of it from the sidelines.

I'd gladly pick up the tab for this meal, so I excused myself to the restroom. I had just swiped my card at the front desk when Nicholas caught up with me, grabbing my wrist and pulling me to a quiet corner. I was feeling upbeat, so I asked calmly, "What's the matter, Mr. Hawk?"

Nicholas' tense voice betrayed his unease. "Do you honestly believe asking for Silas' help will miraculously fix your mess? Ariana, who do you think will act faster-me sending you to jail, or him defending you?"NôvelDrama.Org owns © this.