Enchanted Nightfall: Falling for Destiny

Chapter 48

The pent–up frustration of the last few days was killing him, and he needed relief.

But just as his determination was at its peak, it seemed like the universe was conspiring against him.

A sudden, urgent knocking echoed through the room before the door swung open, “Quin…”

Tyrone’s towering frame shielded Quintessa completely as he barked out, “Get the hell out.”

Manny, scared out of his wits, quickly shut the door behind him. From outside, he shouted, “Quinn, we gotta hit the road soon. I’ll wait for you in the car, you better hurry up.”

Quintessa exhaled a sigh of relief, pushing Tyrone slightly, “Let go.”

Tyrone stood motionless. As if he would let go. Yeah, right.

Quintessa tried again, “Let go.”

adjusted his tie, “When I want something, nobody can stand in my way.”

stop him if he really wanted her. Getting tough with him would only backfire on her.

her lip and seething inside, she softened her tone, “Not now, I’ve got something to do.”

“Well, I

that stubborn, they really had

Tyrone always acted so superior, as if he didn’t have to care about

struggled to force a small smile, “Tyrone, I really do have pressing matters. Let’s play another time, okay?”

Tyrone declared, “Tonight!”

a moment of internal

trying to gauge whether she was lying. Seeing her seemingly genuine smile, he finally let go, “I’ll have someone pick you

she said, “I need to change.

hooked his finger on her slipping dress, “It’s not

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there to be shy

She nodded, “True, I’m actually better at taking my clothes

shoes and peeled off the dress that was barely clinging to her body, grabbing her own clothes to put on. In her heart, she wished

couldn’t help but ask, “Tyrone, do you find it thrilling to