Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

“Another, to the brim,” said Sophia nonchalantly as she brought the wine glass to Arthur, who was instantly amused. His gaze was fathomless yet crystal-clear under the lights, looking exceptionally charming.

“Are you sure you know how to drink wine?” Despite doubting, he still poured her half a glass of sweet wine.

Sophia didn’t want to stand on ceremony with him anymore. He would be someone else’s husband after the next sunrise; she couldn’t order him around anymore after that.

“C’mon, fill it up to the brim. Don’t be so stingy.” She propped her chin up, looking all ‘I don’t get drunk easily.

At that, Arthur topped it up, and as the liquid was coming up to the top, he asked with worry, “Are you sure you really want to drink this way?”

“Ye-ap!” Sophia enunciated with a nod, took the wine glass from him, then chugged the entire glass of wine down again. This sure is good wine.

Meanwhile, Arthur took a graceful sip, his gaze latched onto her this whole time. Her soft long hair sat neatly on her shoulders, surrounding her stunning, fair face.

Arthur fell into a momentary trance, thinking, The way this girl drinks sure looks fine.

wine only to notice she was still sober, and she couldn’t help asking, “What’s the abv

“Eight percent.”

answer led her to be frustrated. She wouldn’t get drunk even

brought her here because he wanted to spend a bit more time with her. But who’d have thought she was

strong. It’s not

it. With that, she searched the racks and found one with

out, she popped the cap open, then searched for a whiskey glass but to no avail. Thus, she just chugged straight

dashed toward her and snatched the bottle

her to choke and reflexively lean against the

turned around to throw herself into his arms. Her actions stumped

but she couldn’t care less. She

for she wouldn’t be able to anymore after his

tree with his brows locked into a deep furrow, letting the young in his

to kiss him, but he towered over her. She wouldn’t be able to touch

as she was about to give up, Arthur lifted his arms around the waist while lowering his head, bringing their faces close together. They were so close their breaths interweaved, and

the chance to do what