Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Zacharias took Shirley’s hand. “Let’s go. Let’s enjoy ourselves over the next three days.”

Shirley followed him into the resort. A group of servants were welcoming them, giving them presents and flowers. Shirley took the flowers. A steward said, “Sir, madam, please take a break on the second floor. We shall serve afternoon tea shortly.”

Shirley was stunned. Madam? Do these people not know the relationship we share? Do they think I’m his wife?

Zacharias held his laughter in. He put an arm around Shirley’s shoulder and said, “Let’s head to the second floor then, madam.”

Shirley pursed her lips, holding her laughter in as Zacharias took her to the second floor. Right after they came to the landing, she gave Zacharias a questioning look.

like how they

it, but she still wasn’t his wife, so she felt nervous being addressed that way. “I do. Shirley smiled. She then convinced herself, “It’s not like anyone else is going to hear that here. I’ll be

a trial

was sweet. We’ll see how things go. I can tell my folks we’re dating once we get back home. We don’t have to be worried about how the public

was tired and hungry from the trip here, for it had taken them nearly three

a group of servants over to them. The servants were holding exquisite platters, and the food was exquisite. This was where Flor’s royalty’s guests were served, so

up a nice piece of toast and took a

he took her wrist and fed himself with her toast. He bit on the

“You

better after you have a bite.” Zacharias cocked an eyebrow. Shirley felt her cheeks burning up, but she felt sweeter than

even a little time in the garden could cheer her up. Zacharias went with her. Shirley walked ahead of him, staring around. Her hair was untied, and it billowed in the wind. Even

but to Zacharias, Shirley was more captivating still. He only