Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Ren chuckled as he seemed pleased by her remarks and joked, “You should probably console them.”” “I did, and I told them I was in love with someone,” she said coyly. “But I didn’t tell them it was you.”

“Do you really want to marry me so badly, Ruka?” he asked in a raspy voice. Ruka blinked slowly as an answer popped into her head, but she did not say anything. Instead, she asked. nonchalantly, “Do you want me to marry you?”

“If I can, I’ll make you my wife right now,” Ren said in his low and lustful tone. She comforted him with her lips curled into a smile, “How dramatic. You’re aware that I have nowhere to run, right? We can always postpone the marriage until the right time comes.”

He laughed in response. “As you wish.”

The sound of his laugh made her heart skip a beat. Something was comforting and reassuring about speaking with him over the phone. His deep voice evoked a familiar warmth in her that made her want to take a cold shower. She desired to keep him on the line so their conversation could continue forever.

a shower? Are you in bed?’ she asked suddenly. If

I’m in bed,’ he answered in hist

the covers pulled over her. The alluring bass of Ren’s voice made her skin tingle, and she had an epiphany. ‘Are you going to sleep

“No.”

fell asleep. ‘I am wondering if you can tell me a bedtime story. I’m having trouble falling asleep right

do you like?” he asked indulgently as

cheerfully. “I’ll listen to whatever story you tell me. You can also sing me a lullaby if you prefer!” She giggled mischievously

he considered his options, then said