Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Chapter 67

Chapter 67

Elliot felt like he was in a trance as he watched Anastasia hold Jared close to her before settling the little boy down into bed.

Jared was probably so exhausted that the moment his head hit the pillow, he immediately wriggled to find a comfortable position and slept….

Having tucked her son in, Anastasia turned and gestured for Elliot to leave the room quietly.

He did as he was told and took long strides to get out of the room with Anastasia in his wake. After closing the door behind her, she let out a small sigh and said, “Thanks for tonight.”

“How will you thank me?” he asked, his voice low and magnetic as he eyed her curiously.

She frowned, and there was a bewildered look in her pretty eyes as she thought, How else can I thank him other than to literally say thank you’? “Uh… I could buy you a meal or something if you’d like?” she guessed, unsure if that was what he had been angling for.

“Oh, there’s no need for that,” he said dismissively.

a breath of relief. Good, because

the phone lying on the coffee table. Even from this distance, Elliot could see the caller ID

to pick up the phone. The only private space she had in the small apartment was her own bedroom,

“Hello, Nigel. What’s up?”

you for the night!” Nigel offered cheerily and relentlessly on

that? Don’t you see how the weather is brutal out there? You’ll be soaked before you even

and Jared.

still lingering around the apartment. She hastily replied, “No, no, don’t come over. Jared and I

unhallowed presence had suddenly materialized in her bedroom. Not to mention, he was standing right behind her, gazing down at the woman like

Heaven’s sake, why did he

slept with Nigel?” Elliot

his question. Doesn’t he know it’s rude to pry? She didn’t think he had a right to inquire into her

been with him?” he pressed, as if he simply must

help he had given her thus far. “We hugged as friends, if that’s

kissed?” he asked, getting more specific

him everything just because he asked? Also, this guy is definitely getting more dangerous with each passing minute. I can’t have him stay here any longer! With a small smile,

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