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.

“Don’t you like how they address

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

could be a trial run for our marriage,

we’re dating once we

Shirley was tired and hungry from

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

of toast and took a bite. Her eyes lit up.

when Shirley said the toast was nice, he took her wrist and fed himself with her toast. He bit

“You

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

The place was gorgeous; even a little time in the garden could cheer her up. Zacharias

more captivating still. He only had eyes for