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?

want to do tomorrow night?” she asked, curious. “I just want to kick back and relax. Also, I want you there with me,” Jared said with a

moon together on the beach.

to drop her off at home. Instead, they cruised around town

and she just wanted to be near

parked his car at the entrance to Ellen’s residential area. Suddenly, he asked, “Do you

crash at your place for a bit?” Jared said before hopping out of the

at him, a bit concerned. She nodded and replied,

on the couch. His long legs were stretched out with one arm propping his head. Under the light, Ellen could see his muscles bulging through his white shirt. He had the kind of

with herself. Should I stay here with him or retreat to my

need anything.” Ellen finally decided that it would be too awkward to stay. Thus, she went back to her

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

to find that Jared had fallen asleep. She

she didn’t want to admit it, the man looked good even when he was sleeping. I have to admit that he looks pretty good even when he’s sleeping but staring at him for too long makes me

was about to turn around when she heard a low male voice behind her. “This couch is not that comfortable to sleep