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.

looking for her everywhere. The terror she felt had only grown stronger after her mother’s death. She thought that danger was far away

and prayed that no one else would ever be hurt

room for the entire night, having no appetite to even eat dinner. The next morning, she woke up haggard with prominent dark circles on her

notice her. “Good morning, Miss

she responded

“Are you okay?”

night and kept her awake. She shook her

safe with us protecting you,” he

from their morning job. Her eyes were immediately drawn to

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

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

improve her relationship with Richard, especially after how she had treated him the night before. They would be spending a lot of time together, so she did

a cup later.” She was thankful

She heaved a heavy sigh before turning to look at