Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

As Willow was pulled into a warm embrace, she couldn’t help but smile. Looking down at her, Jasper couldn’t restrain his emotions any longer. He leaned in and gently kissed her red lips.

That night, she drifted off to sleep, leaving a particular someone in distress. Even with his beautiful girlfriend in his arms, he struggled to calm his racing heart and control his breathing. not wanting to disturb the woman he held close. He stayed awake until 2.00AM, and his restless energy kept him awake until dawn.

In contrast, Willow enjoyed a restful night’s sleep and pleasant dreams. When she awoke, the morning light bathed the room. As she raised her head, she was met with bloodshot eyes. She blinked and asked, “Didn’t… Didn’t you sleep last night?”

“I did, Jasper replied hoarsely

“But your eyes are so red!” She expressed concern and began to get up. Suddenly, he pulled her into a tight embrace. “Stay with me a little longer,” he whispered, burying his face in her shoulder before drifting off to sleep.

instantly and stole a brief glance at Jasper. His eyes were closed, his long, dense eyebrows covering his eyelids. She couldn’t help noticing his straight nose, slightly pursed

she inadvertently touched

his eyes, he gently warned her, “Don’t

stopped moving and lay still, waiting. Eventually, she heard Jasper’s breathing

sleeping in his bed last night had likely cost him a night’s sleep. Oh, no! What have I done? Despite this realization, an inexplicable sense of anticipation bubbled

while he slept. Surprisingly, he didn’t weigh her down with his body. When his breath brushed against

frenzy. Her eyes widened

why he had been reluctant to share a bed with her. It must

for more than ten minutes, she quietly slipped out of bed, moving like a graceful cat. She