Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Shortly after, they pulled up at the restaurant Jared often visited in the sports car. There, Ellen gave him a once-over under the bright light. He had faint dark circles under his eyes like he hadn’t slept in ages.

Jared was glued to his phone, sorting through work emails. Even without looking up, he could tell she was staring at him. But under her gentle gaze, he felt at ease and felt no awkwardness from her checking him out.

After a moment, he finally lifted his head to look at her. He could tell she was a bit shy, which he found pretty cute. “So, what’s on the agenda for tomorrow?” he asked.

“I’m probably going to my uncle’s house for his birthday.” “What time?”

“It’ll probably be noon because other relatives will go over too.” Ellen shrugged; she wasn’t too sure. “Got it. You’re mine for the night then,” Jared stated with some dominance.

Ellen blushed at his words. That sounded suggestive. What exactly did he mean by that? All night long?

asked, curious. “I just want to kick back and relax. Also, I want you there with me,” Jared said with a directness that

the last time they watched the moon together on the beach. She nodded and replied, “All right, just hit me up with the

dinner, Jared didn’t rush to drop her off at home. Instead, they cruised around

the moment. She wasn’t after anything in particular, and she just wanted to be near him. If only

car at the entrance to Ellen’s residential area. Suddenly, he asked, “Do you have a guest

nodded. “Yeah, I do.” “I’m tired. Mind if I crash at your

got out too and looked at him, a bit concerned. She nodded and replied, “Sure.

he just laid down on the couch. His long legs were stretched out with one arm

with herself. Should I stay

Ellen finally decided that it would be too awkward to stay. Thus, she went

a little, cracking open his eyes. He was indeed tired, though.

and came back out, only to find that Jared had fallen asleep. She stepped over to him as quietly as can be to

pretty good

a low male voice behind her. “This couch