Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Ren sighed once again. He stroked her back to comfort her and kissed her on the forehead. “Why didn’t you tell her that I’m the one who chased you?” Ren chided hoarsely.

“What makes you think I’d dare to? If I did say that, my mother would’ve said that I must have gone mad for being so full of myself! Mr. Vice President wouldn’t possibly take a liking to me, not even if he were blind!” Ruka huffed. He rapped her head with his chin. “Who are you calling blind?”

Ruka giggled. Two hours ago, she felt nothing but despair, but now, she was drowning in bliss. “Hang on. Does Aunt Scarlet know that you’re here to see me? What about your parents? Does everyone know?” Ruka clutched his shirt and fired off question after question.

“Everyone who needs to know does know by now, except for my father.” Then, Ren added. “Relax. My family supports our relationship. Ruka’s complexion was a little pale earlier, but now it was bright red. All of them know about it and they’re showing us support too?

“I’m certain your parents will give us their blessing too, or otherwise, it’s hard to imagine how sad their daughter would be if she couldn’t marry me!” Ren commented with a smile.

Ruka pouted and punched him in the chest. “You’re teasing me!”

She was already embarrassed enough for fainting because she thought she could not be with him.

full of love as he said, “I’m not teasing you, Ruka. Words can’t express how happy I

turned even redder, but she wrapped her arms

ever.” It’s a promise. “Okay. We’ll never be apart,” Ruka agreed with a nod without

that again, okay? You must remember that I’ll always be by your side no matter what happens.” Ren was afraid that if another misunderstanding cropped up, she would faint out of sadness or despair once more. It would

She feared nothing now

at herself for proving her love for him by fainting. What a foolish

hospital. Why are you here?” At last, it dawned on Ruka that a person like him should not be here

not about to be as callous with his safety. She tried to push him away. “No, you better leave now! I’m fine. I don’t want anything to happen to you. Go now,

grabbed her hand. “Come

recuperate at

was adamant. After all, he was certain that she was the one for him. He wanted to take care of her and he knew that her parents would be