Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

A beat or two later, Ren drawled grimly, “I’ll give Victoria a stern warning. You can go back to the Translation Department anytime you want.”

Shaking her head, Ruka said, “I don’t want to go back. I want to try out other departments. I’m thinking of Public Relations, so I can work with my parents.” It was not as if she had taken up the internship at the Translation Department without a backup, and she thought Public Relations was not too shabby of a choice.

However, Ren’s eyes darkened when he heard this. I’m afraid I can’t let you.” She blinked. “Why?”

“I don’t want you any further away from me than necessary,” he bit out in an almost demanding manner.

She gazed into his depthless eyes and felt her heart melt. There was something about him that made her want to give up everything, including her good sense, just for him. He only needed to ask and she would have said yes regardless of what his request might be.

That was how Ruka ended up saying, “Okay. I guess I’ll consider something else then.”

hoarsely. “I

at his sentimental tone, but she stood her ground and gave a firm shake of her head as she said, “No, I can’t just have you bankroll me. I want to make something of myself;

small smile curled on his lips as he asked teasingly,

countered in a flustered manner. “I just want to accomplish something and have a career of my own, you know? I don’t want to be one

scolded, “You’ll still be precious to me no matter what you

heart somersault happily in her chest, but her mind scrambled to veer away from this topic of her becoming a lady of leisure. She cleared her throat and said evasively, “What

was tight-lipped about it as he answered, “You could

her lips, then asked, “What do you want for your birthday? Let me know so

have to figure out what I want all by yourself

out!” she argued, pouting. She just wanted him to point her in the right direction so that she would not mess up his

I need,” he said devilishly as he fixed his dark, hungry gaze on her. “I still need