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.

to leave the house, she must have bodyguards following her around. After that harrowing kidnapping in Flor, he would not let her get

she didn’t want to waste his resources. If he needed bodyguards, but they were protecting her, he would be in danger. Shirley had nothing to fear

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

mosquito. There was one in my room last

Shirley smiled. Whew, that was close. Curious, Ava asked, “So, how’s it going between you and the vice president? When’s

soon.” Shirley was still a little embarrassed about breaking the secret to

to come over and have

idea, Grandma. You know who he is. He can’t go around anywhere he wants,” said

right. The vice president can’t

Just then, someone rang the doorbell. Shirley said, “I’ll get it, Grandma.” She came into the courtyard, and when

see Ava.” Zacharias smiled,