Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Chapter 241 Keeping His Word

Anastasia had turned a bright shade of red, and she could hear her heart beating in her ears. The man who stood in the room with her was so suave that he was basically a walking tower of testosterone.

Just as she tried to recollect her thoughts, Elliot suddenly reached out and drew her close with one arm. She gasped when he suddenly leaned forward and dipped his head, and his lips were but inches away from hers.

She blushed furiously as the air around her grew warm and became engulfed with his scent, which had a familiar tinge of peppermint to it. She blinked and realized that Elliot’s skin still looked flawless from up close.

For some reason, this goodbye kiss was becoming too hot-and-heavy for comfort. More importantly, he was gazing down at her with nothing but endearment, which made her heart beat so fast that it could fly out of her chest.

She looked away nervously, and though she tried to back away from him, his arm was so tightly wound around her waist that she could not budge. She could only cling to his muscular arm and his broad shoulder, using them as her pivot as she tried to break free.

“Three!” Elliot started counting in a voice that sounded like a low, dangerous growl.

seconds! How did it become three all of a

was about to

delicate hands and cupped his face. Then, she closed her eyes as she leaned forward to kiss him on his perfectly-carved lips. It’s just

Anastasia’s eyes widened when she realized that

he wanted to pack all his pent-up feelings into this one kiss. At that moment, he was no longer the cool

favor of heated recklessness. He wanted to show his true self and bare his

the other hand, Anastasia was startled by how hungrily he kissed her that she instinctively tried to push him away. However, he did not release her, and as he demanded more of her, she found herself starting to

and two muffled thuds were all it took for Anastasia to snap out of her reverie. She summoned all the strength she had and pushed

was by sheer force of will that she managed to keep her heart from leaping out of

lights that he felt he could stay there and look

going back on your word?” She was furious now. She

now. Call me if you miss me.” Then, he suddenly thought of

loss for words. She didn’t think it had anything to do with him whether she carpooled

“You are not allowed to have any man