Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Charlotte kept her eye on Ren throughout the meal. When she noticed that he was done with his soup, she filled his bowl up again. “Drink up. Don’t let it go to waste! This soup was made just for you. Ruka and I don’t like it that much.”

“Alright.” Ren did not want his mother’s efforts to go to waste, so he drank three bowls in a row. He was too stuffed for a fourth, so Charlotte finally stopped topping up his bowl.

After finishing up, Ren tried to get Charlotte to stay till dinner, but she seemed to be in some sort of rush as she declined.

“I have things I need to take care of so I’ll head off now. Ruka can keep you company!” Charlotte said before holding Ruka’s hand. “Ruka, take good care of Ren, okay? Make sure he doesn’t spend all his time working. Since he’s taking a break, he should spend his time with you instead.”

“Yes, I will, Mrs. Husson.” Ruka nodded.

sounds so formal. You should start calling me Mom instead,” Charlotte chuckled. She was thrilled to have such a beautiful and captivating young woman as her

but she called out in her clear, dulcet tones, “Mom.” “What a sweet girl! I’m sure Mrs. Husson

off until the car drove out of the driveway, Ren exhaled in relief. He felt a tinge of soreness around his wounded area from moving his

and held him. “Is it painful?

blistering cold outside, but right now, as he walked into the air-conditioned environment inside, he felt unusually warm. He pulled his sweater collar

All at once, his

and he grabbed her head before pinning her down on the bed. Ruka’s mind went blank for several seconds. He’s injured! He

because she could finish her sentence. Ruka sensed his domineering aura enveloping her. It was as if he had honed in on his prey, and

now! “I want you, Ruka…” He set her lips free and

face turned scarlet. Oh my goodness! He’s

Ruka bit her lip and tried to push him off. She could feel her body heating up as it