Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

I am looking forward to your wedding, Willow. Stay sweet with Jasper.” “What about Cole? No more news about him?” Willow asked.

Shirley looked out the window, dejected. Then, she nodded. “I miss him, but we don’t have that much freedom. You know how it is with the rules chaining us down and such.”

“Don’t look so down, Shirley. You’re young. You’re not in any hurry” consoled Willow.

Shirley thought Winona had made a good point. She didn’t even have a job. She couldn’t afford to stumble into any relationship at the moment. Even though her father was a successful man, his achievements were not hers. Besides, she couldn’t live under her father’s wing forever. So, she needed to strive for a path of glory that was just hers and hers alone.

The ladies finished their meal and went shopping. Shirley took Willow back to Willow’s place in the evening. “Come inside, Shirley.”

Shirley smiled. “No. You should spend more quality time with your darling Jasper. See you.” She drove off without a backward glance.

Willow sent her off with a smile. The door behind her swung open, making her jump. Before she could exclaim in surprise, Jasper stepped out. She blinked at him, surprised.

that I was

said quietly, “I

wearing the necklace he had given her. He could track her location at all times through this nifty little thing. She

their brief separation, yet Willow missed him terribly. So, she held his

up without any prompting as he wrapped an arm around Willow. Then, they went inside

clothes she purchased were just right. Unfortunately, he couldn’t

and shot a deadpan stare at her. She merely smiled and hugged him. “Oh, don’t give me that look. No one else but me is going to lay

kissed her. “Sure. Just for

Jasper asked seriously, “Are

naked at home starting tomorrow, then,’ he said. He was happy to oblige such a simple request. She quickly covered his mouth before he could suggest any other wild notions. “No, that was a joke.” She hastily changed the subject, saying. I’m thirsty, Jasper.

answered dutifully. “I’ll get it for you.” He walked away, but then he turned around.

put on a stern face as she put her hands on her hips. “Not yours,

gulped some down. While she was enjoying her drink, he started to