Forbidden Craving

ing Nicolas again sinking in. It turned out to be worse than I had anticipated. Nicolas Gray still had a stron

od time with Nicolas. I thought with jealousy burning in my heart. A sigh escaped me; reality had just collided with a past I thought was neatly tucked away. I still desired Ni

ooked up to find Nicolas standing before me. His expres

tone measured, "What ar

I said simply, trying not to s

an awkwa

, his voice having a bit of emotion. "I didn't

or something to say. "I didn't expect it ei

sion thickening. The image of Stella in Nicolas's arms, ki

py," I remarked, trying to

d our way back to each other.

cting emotions. "I hope you two

in his eyes. "And what about you, Melis

ding the underlying turmoil. "St

hering hidden meanings. "Hmm...if you

and Nicolas turned and sent me a doubtful stare. "I know you don't want me he

en he leaves, and I am left alo

s and a past that refused to remain in the shadows. I needed to find a way to avoid Nicolas throughout my stay with them. I n

Nicolas brought a subtle undercurrent of emotions, as I grappled with the past and the undeniable chemistry that lingered between us.

in her rekindled relationship with Nicolas. Her laughter echoed thr

us was pregnant with unsaid words, creating a palpable tension. Breaking the quietude,

pounding with anticipatio

mix of regret and longing. "We can't

the turmoil within me. "What do you wa

e of uncertainty. "I don't know. But I t

Was that the best he could come up

gs easier for ever

u.." I

he right thing t

be her maid of ho

ng". He says abruptly. "But you

other you that much

"Ever since I saw you again, that night we shared

closer to where he sits. "I always think about you..., when I go to bed at night

The tension between us became palpable, the unspoken connection resurfacing with un

e locking onto mine. "Melissa,

f frustration and longing. "Stella doesn't

and the undeniable pull of our shared history. "It

f the situation settled. "Then what, Nicolas? What do

ernal conflict. "I don't have the answers, Melissa

I asked in a sof

acknowledgment of the forbidden dance we were both tempted to engage

his lips, the door creaked open, and Stella