Sabrina faltered.

Seeing him with Jennie, a mere child, wouldn't perturb Trevor.

But Tyrone? That was a different story.

If Trevor learned she was at the party accompanied by Tyrone, he might sever ties with her.

This would jeopardize her ability to gather any information from him.

Observing Sabrina's hesitancy, Tyrone's expression shifted to one of contempt. With one Large hand on the door, he inched towards her. "You just said that you didn't run away, right? Are you really that worried about him catching us together?"

Was her heart truly with Trevor?

Almost instinctively, she retreated, pressing her back to the door, trying to maintain space between them. "We're no Longer together. If he learns we arrived together, there will be a misunderstanding.”

“Misunderstanding? Everyone's aware we arrived here together. Why does his perception matter so much to you?"

“Because...”

Before she could finish, his striking face was mere inches from hers.

With a swift move, Tyrone cornered her against the door, sealing her lips with his own, an expression of his evident frustration.

He was scared.

He was not concerned about whether this would paint him as a coward or not.

He was reluctant to hear those affirming words directly from her.

For a brief moment, Sabrina's eyes shot open in surprise. Gathering her strength, she pushed against his chest, murmuring, "Tyrone... Release me..."

But he remained unyielding. Advancing a step, he wedged her between his legs, clasping her face in one hand and grabbing her wrists with the other.

His intent had been a mere kiss.

Yet, her lips held a tender and sweet taste. The instant their kiss connected, it instantly triggered a rush of memories from the nights they'd shared together in his thoughts.

It brought back Jennie's words about Sabrina's unique scent.