Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Shirley lifted a shirt and helped Zacharias to put it on. Given his injuries, he couldn’t manage the buttons, so she stepped in to help. Naturally, this required her to stand close to him while buttoning his shirt. As she worked, she sensed his gaze lingering on her. Seizing a moment when her attention was diverted, he lightly pressed his lips against her forehead.

“Quit fooling around,” she chided, looking annoyed. “I don’t fool around when I’m with others, but I can’t help myself when I’m with you,” he replied playfully. He seemed utterly shameless whenever he was around her.

After buttoning his shirt, she helped him put on his vest and coat. Before leaving, she brought an extra jacket in case he got cold and needed it.

By the time they left the hospital, Roy had already arranged for more than ten bodyguards to be on standby. To maintain secrecy about Zacharias’ whereabouts, all the surrounding lights were turned off as a tall, slender figure stepped out.

about to get into Zacharias’ car when he stopped

“Why?” she asked.

reason.” He gestured for Roy to sit beside him after that. She had just shut the car door and was

criminals managed to track Zacharias and targeted his car, it would be unsafe for her to stay with him. He was genuinely trying to protect her by having her take a different vehicle. She hurried to the next car, her chest tightening, hoping nothing terrible would

behind him. The line of cars seemed especially grand as they all made their way to his office. Eventually, they arrived safely at

rest of his bodyguards. Once they got into the

had to record a 15-minute-long interview. Shirley watched as a staff member hurried over to fix his hair. He didn’t need much more than that-his complexion seemed exceptionally healthy and radiant because

cameras. They watched as Zacharias, who had just regained consciousness that morning, spoke energetically. He

Shirley knew how bad this was for his wound, and she couldn’t help but clench her fists when the interviewer bombarded him with questions.

her concerned gaze on him from the corner of his eyes. He glanced over in her direction just for a few seconds. She noticed a slight frown forming

injured. She only received orders. to do the interview at the very last minute, and she wanted to get to know the man more, so she added