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.

chuckled. “Don’t you like how they address

addressed that way. “I do. Shirley smiled. She

a trial run for our marriage,

how things go. I can tell my folks we’re dating once we get

second floor. Shirley was tired and hungry from the trip here, for it had

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

picked up a nice piece of toast and took a bite. Her eyes lit up. “Oh, this

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

“You just love taking

Shirley felt her cheeks

stroll around the 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 untied, and it billowed in the wind. Even her profile

Zacharias, Shirley was more captivating still. He