Enchanted Nightfall: Falling for Destiny

Chapter 63

Jerome caught a glimpse of Quintessa’s sultry red lips and felt his Adam’s apple bob. Closing his eyes, he leaned in to plant a kiss!

But Quintessa was quick to put a stop to it, placing her index finger on Jerome’s lips: she uttered, “Dream on. I’m not that easy to get. Otherwise, you wouldn’t still be trying so hard, would you?”

Jerome chuckled softly, utterly enchanted by her resistance. Despite knowing that her heart wasn’t in it, that she was cold, cunning, and quick to turn her back, he couldn’t help but be drawn to her.

She was the prey just out of reach, but he couldn’t get a taste, like an intoxicating poppy – stunningly beautiful yet deadly poisonous.

alluring to a man because one might only encounter her once in a lifetime. Missing out would be a regret only a man could understand.

was, within his reach,

Quintessa’s chin, “That role is yours for the taking,

“Pretty words. And what about

her. He replied, “Zenobia? She’s nothing compared to you. You

nothing. Ten of her couldn’t match Quintessa’s allure.

rolled her eyes, “Ha! You think I’m an idiot? A roommate I had abroad once told me never to trust the words of a man who’s only after one thing. Their

A laughable lot, the least

he only smiled

bring me on board. Until I see the real deal, you and

get the part, I can’t trust that you’ll

the role, she’d drop him without a second glance. Quintessa was the kind of woman who didn’t let anyone into her heart. She always