Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Willow beamed. “Of course I should do that!” Once she spoke, she got up and ran out the door. When she arrived at the deck, she saw bodyguards standing there, stopping tourists from heading on. “I’m sorry, miss. This area isn’t open for guests today,” said the bodyguard.

“I’m a friend of Mr. Quarles. I’d like to congratulate them. Can I do that?” She smiled while explaining to the bodyguard. The bodyguard looked at her pretty face and felt conflicted, so he asked, “May I know your name?”

“I’m Willow Presgrave.” Since the bodyguard knew the names of Ethan’s friends, he asked, “Who is Jared Presgrave to you?”

“He’s my older brother!” she replied. Then, the bodyguard immediately apologized, “Pardon me, Miss Presgrave. I’m sorry I offended you. Please head inside!”

Willow thanked him sweetly before heading toward the deck. It just happened that Ethan and Josephine were sitting together enjoying the sunset, unaware that someone was approaching them until they heard a crisp voice yelling, “Ethan, Josephine, hello!”

He turned around to see who it was while Josephine exclaimed in surprise, “Miss Presgrave! What a surprise.” “I came here to have fun and didn’t expect to

to congratulate you. I wish you a happy and long marriage together and hope you’ll be

burst out laughing. “We’ve yet to hold a wedding ceremony, but thank you for

Then, Josephine pulled her aside and explained, “Miss Presgrave, don’t mind him. He recently

After that, Josephine introduced Willow to Ethan. “Eeth, she’s Willow

greeted. “Ethan, just call me Willow! I’m used to that,” Willow replied,

He smiled while having a natural, familiar feeling of treating her like a younger sister. Josephine offered Willow a glass of red wine,

board in Averna too! We might’ve missed each

to relax.” “I see! No wonder the ship suddenly docked at Averna. If I had to guess, I would say Ethan called this ship over just for you!” Willow was quick to understand

must’ve ridden on your coattails to be able to board the ship in Averna!” Willow exclaimed. “There’s a masquerade ball tonight.

me Willow like Ethan does? We’re going