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.”

back and turned back around with a smile. “Give me the

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

snapped Zacharias. We can’t have this guy here ruining

he came back into the lounge, Shirley was having some water. He pretended he had

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

TV off. She didn’t ask him how he managed to chase Tony out. She pretended none of this had happened.

the glass of water and gazed at Shirley. “Do

electrified for a moment. Zacharias’ gaze was like fire, and she

Zacharias put the glass down and hugged Shirley. “Work’s

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

and carried her in his arms. Shirley giggled, wrapping her

want to tire

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 have some rest, but he didn’t. Instead, he took her to the

His bed.