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.

Don’t call me Mrs. Husson. It 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

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

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

came over and held him. “Is it painful?

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

his throat felt parched and he seemed to lose himself to his instincts as he reached out to

pinning her down on the bed. Ruka’s mind went blank for several seconds. He’s injured! He

she could finish her sentence. Ruka sensed his domineering aura enveloping her. It was as if he had

“I want you, Ruka…” He set her lips free and began to roam down

scarlet. Oh my

lip and tried to push him off. She could feel her body heating up as it welcomed his touch, but