Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

“It’s fine,” he replied indifferently, as though he had already forgotten about the incident.

This only served to worsen her guilt. For some reason, his nonchalance only made her even more distressed.

Presently, Richard brushed past her and came to a stop in front of Willy, then bent down slightly to speak to him in hushed tones. His perfectly chiseled side profile was on display. She could just make out the steely gleam in his eyes, which were framed by long eyelashes that curled up ever so slightly. He looked calm and collected like nothing could faze him.

There was something about him, Angela realized, that simply commanded the attention of any room he walked into. More importantly, there was nothing despicable about his job. Rather, it was a respectful one, and this realization only made her more ashamed of how unreasonable and maniacal she had been just now.

“I’ll be in my room,” she mumbled quietly as she rose to leave.

Even after returning to her room, Angela’s arms remained wrapped around herself as fear and unease filled her mind. It was only then that she realized those evil forces would do anything for that lipstick.

mother’s death. She thought that danger was far away from her, but now it seemed to be looming over her head

else would ever be hurt or killed

appetite to even eat dinner. The next morning, she woke up haggard with prominent dark circles on her

the first to notice her. “Good morning,

she responded with

“Are you okay?”

Nightmares had filled her dreams the entire night and kept her awake. She shook

You will be safe

saw the group running back from their morning job. Her eyes were

such an eye-catching man. Even among a group of equally

Can you send a cup up to his room later?”

at chance to improve her relationship with Richard, especially after how

will bring him a cup later.” She was thankful for Trevor’s

a chuckle before walking away. She heaved a heavy sigh before turning to look at the group of men exercising under the