Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

If she hadn’t pushed him away, Nigel felt he could have kissed her forever. He stared at the woman sticking close to the door in disbelief, his gaze burning with the passion that was usually not there.

Queenie blushed and averted her gaze the instant she met his eyes, then fiddled with her fingers awkwardly. He poked the insides of his cheeks with his tongue and explained, “Listen closely. Julian’s my best friend. Say he’s my boyfriend again, and I’ll kiss you. I don’t mind doing that.”

She blinked her eyes in shock. “A-Are you sure he’s not your boyfriend?”

Seeing the doubtful expression on her face, he couldn’t stop himself from roaring, “I’m straight, you hear that?!”

Queenie felt her ears buzz and almost leaped up at his sudden roar. I should speak up for Julian, or she might think he’s not straight. Nigel snorted. “Julian is straight too. If you try to match us up again…” He curled his fingers up and threatened to knock on her head.

and responded, “Fine,

“That’s the point.” His lips curled into a smirk. Queenie shot him a glare. “You could have

snorted again. “You think I wanted to kiss you? I just

the one poking

girl up as he opened the door for

Bonnie. I know I was wrong. I shouldn’t have let my mind run wild.” Leslie apologized. “If you think I’m cheating on you, we can break up.

wouldn’t take my calls, and I was worried. Look, I have reserved a spot at your favorite restaurant. Let’s

food here cost a ton, but she

his car. Queenie got out of the car, and Nigel stood beside her.