Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Ruka’s blush extended all the way to her ears as she followed him to the elevator. The hospital elevators were long and rectangular. Despite being rather large, it became quite crowded by the time they got to the third floor.

Elijah and the two bodyguards stood protectively in front of them, while Ruka and Ren were stuck together. She nestled into him and he wrapped his arms around her waist.

Once they arrived on the first floor, Ren continued to walk hand-in-hand with Ruka as he led her out to the hospital lobby. She felt a lot of envious and wistful stares from others. Although the man beside her was wearing a mask, it did nothing to hide his innate aura of dominance.

Even though the passersby could not see his face, they could tell from his distinguished air alone that he was no ordinary man. Elijah and the two bodyguards remained vigilant and only exhaled in relief once the two entered the car.

The atmosphere inside the car was quiet and serene, in stark contrast to the bustle they had just walked through. Ruka felt the hand around her waist tightening as its owner pulled her closer. She scooted over and settled into the middle of the backseat, and he helped her with the seatbelt.

head a little and his lips brushed across her forehead. A smile danced in his eyes as he asked, “Are you happy,

She held his arm and rested her head against his

place. Ruka was exhausted after the sequence of events. that took place throughout the day, so she leaned against Ren and fell

coat to tuck her securely against him. The warmth that emanated from him lulled Ruka to

the car drive up to the front entrance of his residence, and

for him, he carried Ruka down. She stirred awake from the motion, and when she saw

know when to be scarce.

Ren asked. “Yeah. I still feel like sleeping.” Ruka

shock when she realized that he put her down on his bed in the master bedroom. “I don’t want to sleep in your