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.

was serious and full of love as he said, “I’m not teasing

face turned even redder, but she wrapped her arms around his

stroked her hair and said, “We will never be apart again, not now, not ever.” It’s a promise. “Okay. We’ll never be apart,” Ruka

like 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 break his heart if

and smiled. She feared nothing now since he said

for proving her love for him by fainting. What a foolish thing to

last, it dawned on Ruka that a person like him should not be

She tried to push him away. “No, you better leave now!

grabbed her hand. “Come with me then.” “Where

can recuperate at

can’t. I…” Ruka blushed. She felt a little bashful about staying with him. However, Ren was adamant. After all, he was certain that