Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Zacharias chuckled. “So, you have wished, so shall it be.”

Shirley felt herself getting pulled into a warm embrace. She could smell the scent of shampoo on Zacharias. It tickled her heart, and she wanted to get closer to him. Holding her nape, Zacharias kissed her. It was a gentle kiss, enough to melt Shirley. She thought she was going to become a puddle.

In the dark, she tasted Zacharias, and her whole body was overwhelmed by his scent. He nibbled on her lip and dipped down lower. Shirley was shivering, her hands held by Zacharias. In the darkness, Zacharias took what he wanted from her like a predator.

Dawn came. When Shirley opened her eyes, Zacharias had gone to work. Contented, she slept in the place he slept in, sniffing his lingering scent. All she could think of was everything that happened the night before. That was crazy.

telling her to stay at home and take a break, and if she wanted to leave the house, she must have

his resources. If he needed bodyguards, but they were protecting her, he would be in danger. Shirley had nothing to fear

place. It had been a long time since Ava saw her granddaughter. She thought the girl felt a little more grown up this time. She noticed the hickey on Shirley’s neck, but her eyes weren’t as good as they were, so she thought it was a mosquito

was a mosquito. There was one in my room last night.” A

was close. Curious, Ava asked, “So, how’s it going between you and

seeing the parents soon.” Shirley was still

come over

You know who he is. He can’t go

can’t visit just anyone he wants

the courtyard, and when she

see Ava.” Zacharias smiled, holding