Enchanted Nightfall: Falling for Destiny

Violet was a bundle of nerves, and tomorrow night seemed like an eternity away to her. She knew all too well what Quintessa had in mind, and the mere thought of the upcoming events sent shivers down her spine.

Taking a deep breath, she turned to Reuben, her voice laced with urgency. "Reuben, Quintessa is your responsibility tomorrow. Make sure you take good care of her and bring her back safe and sound." Reuben, puzzled by Violet's anxiety, nodded. "Don't worry, Violet. I'll make sure Quinn is alright."

Violet emphasized each word with grave intensity, "You must bring her back unharmed."

Reuben, a bit taken aback, acknowledged with a firm nod, "Yeah, I'll protect Quinn, no matter what."

At 8 pm the next evening, Reuben pulled up in his car to pick up Quintessa.

Quintessa eyed his ride and thought to herself, "This lad's got some serious cash!"

much attention to Reuben before, but now that she did, she realized that despite his shyness, he was well-mannered and humble - the

didn't have an invite to the Lott family's grand soirée, she had planned to sneak in, but now, with Reuben by her side, she could waltz in with

Reuben was a

his cheeks flushed with color. "Quinn, you look

to kill in a strapless black gown, with a thigh-high slit

that's because

chuckled and hurried to open

"With your family background, why choose

acting, I'd be on my own,

parents still cared about him. He'd grown up in a warm, loving home - he probably didn't

for believing in me, Quinn. I'll

hotel, Reuben was the picture of chivalry as he

him, "Reuben, no matter what happens tonight, stay out of it. Don't ask