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

do. Shirley smiled. She then convinced herself, “It’s not like anyone else is going to hear

be a trial

sweet. We’ll see how things go. I can tell my folks we’re dating once we get back home. We don’t

Zacharias took their seats in the lounge on the second floor. Shirley was

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

nice piece of toast and took a bite.

the toast was nice, he took her wrist and fed himself with

smiled at him. “You just

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

rose garden. The place was gorgeous; 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

Zacharias, Shirley was more captivating still. He only had eyes for her and nothing