Enchanted Nightfall: Falling for Destiny

Snow stood in shock as the door to Quintessa's apartment closed with a soft click, leaving him on the outside; he was suddenly forgetful of why he had come back here tonight. Quintessa burst into laughter, a sound that seemed to say, "Life is full of unexpected reunions!"

There was a time when Snow had caught her in a fiery exchange on a balcony with someone else, and now, here she was, catching glances of Quintessa and Tyrone, unable to tear away from each other. Was this what they called karma?

Tyrone took a bite of Quintessa before asking, "Why are you laughing at a time like this?"

Quintessa playfully twirled a strand of Tyrone's hair, "I was just thinking that, it seems like a pretty good choice to spend this beautiful night with a handsome guy like you.'

With a swift motion, Tyrone scooped Quintessa into his arms, "You should've made that choice a long time ago. Think of all those wonderful nights we've wasted." Quintessa's laughter filled the room, "So, tonight, I'm borrowing you, and not your mom."

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paint. Quintessa, looking around at the unfamiliar room, couldn't quite identify the emotion brewing inside her. This place

her thoughts, she barely noticed it

"Quintessa, you could at least pretend to notice me more.

neck, "Just thinking about what

"Sure, like I'd believe that. I must be out of

long, I can wait a bit longer. Tell me, what

eyes, she explained, "Isn't it normal for two young people to find solace in each other's

hadn't had the chance to evolve into something more before

was over, he returned to his high society life, and

better if they had never

inside him, a bitterness that seemed

Quintessa's casual remark left

the hardest times together, while he had been lost in a life of excess back home: