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.

calling me Mom instead,” Charlotte chuckled. She

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

seeing her off until the car drove out of the driveway, Ren exhaled in relief. He felt a tinge

frown on his face. She quickly came over and held him. “Is it painful? I’ll help you up

cold outside, but right now, as he walked into the air-conditioned environment inside, he felt unusually

bed and glanced at her svelte frame. All at once, his throat felt parched and he seemed to lose himself to

bed. Ruka’s mind went blank for several seconds. He’s injured!

domineering aura enveloping her. It was as if he had honed

set her lips free and began to roam down

face turned scarlet. Oh my

off. She could feel her body heating up as it welcomed his touch, but she did