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.

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 her

“Mom.” “What a sweet girl! I’m sure Mrs. Husson is over the

the car drove out of the driveway, Ren exhaled in relief. He felt

and held him. “Is it painful? I’ll help you

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

him to the bedroom. He sat down on the bed and glanced at her svelte frame. All at once, his throat felt parched and he seemed to lose himself to his instincts

before pinning her down on the bed. Ruka’s mind went blank for several seconds. He’s injured! He shouldn’t be twisting around like

hers 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 her heart

her lips free and began to roam down her neck and collarbones, leaving a trail

scarlet. Oh my goodness! He’s gone

her body heating up as it welcomed his touch,