Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Tony wasn’t going to leave without getting anything.

“What do you want?” Zacharias knew his nephew wasn’t one to acquiesce that easily.

“I’m kinda tight on money lately.” Tony was delighted. I can get money from him now.

“How much do you want?” Zacharias narrowed his eyes dangerously.

“Not much. Fifteen grand.” It’s not easy getting fifteen grand from him. Zacharias scoffed. “Fifteen hundred.”

“I’m not leaving, then. I’m going to stay here tonight. You’re not going to flirt with my goddess.” Tony opened the door and was about to get in. Zacharias relented. “Fine, I’ll do it.”

his hand back and turned back around with a smile. “Give me the money before you leave. I don’t want you breaking your

phone out and gave Tony the money. Fifteen grand. Tony cursed himself. Man, that was quick. Maybe I should’ve asked for more. He could’ve given me 75 grand if I asked. Too late

leave,” snapped Zacharias. We can’t have

into the lounge, Shirley was having some water. He pretended

a sharp look. The guy took his car key and left, and then he was gone from

to chase Tony out. She pretended none

of water and gazed at Shirley. “Do you think I’m still in the mood

gaze was like fire, and she

put the glass down and hugged

She missed him so much, and that hug squeezed out all her longing for him. She rubbed her

go upstairs.” Zacharias picked her up and carried her in his arms.

to tire you out. Put

to her and took her upstairs instead. Shirley enjoyed his firm hold on her. She felt safe and secure in his arms. She thought he would at least put her down so she could

His bed.