Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

“What?” Before Ellen could react, Jared held her cheeks in his hands and kissed her lightly on the lips. He then let go of her face and purred, “I prefer such a way of expressing your gratitude”

Ellen’s face immediately flushed red. Just as Jared was about to leave, she summoned her courage and wrapped her arms around his neck in the spur of the moment. Going up on her toes, she gave him a peck on the cheek.

Jared’s eyes shone with happiness. “I’ll see you tomorrow.”

“I’m going on leave tomorrow,” Ellen responded as she blinked. That reminded Jared of her leave. With his eyes narrowed, he asked, “Why do you need a day off?”

“Tomorrow is my brother’s death anniversary. I’m going to visit his grave, Ellen answered. honestly.

“I’m free tomorrow. I’ll go with you!” Jared immediately offered, effectively startling Ellen.. “Do you really want to go with me?”

Jared nodded and continued, “I’ll pick you up tomorrow

had decided that he would accompany her tomorrow since he didn’t want to miss such an important

you tomorrow, then.” Ellen was elated that Jared would

only one visiting Kevin’s grave all these years and had even planned to ask her future children-if she had

graves. Hence, Ellen would visit two different cemeteries every year. Starting next year, she would also

shutting the door, Ellen took a deep breath. Despite

being depressed about. She had to live her life well

and she normally would go to bed

sake of his investments, she no longer took

that her daughter had brought it up, she felt particularly uneasy tonight. Thus, she took her phone and gave her husband a

of the line. “Why haven’t you returned yet? It’s late,”

I’m warning you, don’t even think about messing around outside! You’ll perish in

“Do you not trust

Olivia felt that she