Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

The bathroom didn’t have a lock inside, so it made it easy for him to come in. When Shirley heard the door opening, she turned around and quickly hid herself in the steam. “Why did you…”

“We’re showering together.” Zacharias smiled and came in.

Shirley blushed. “Is it too late to say no?”

Yes. Zacharias held her waist and the back of her head, and then he kissed her. Shirley moaned and was pulled into Zacharias’ embrace. He led the action in the steamy bathroom. They then took the battle to the bed.

Shirley had no idea how much time had passed, but she was eventually exhausted, and she was usually a vivacious person. She lay in Zacharias’ arms languidly, with nary the strength to even open her eyes.

Zacharias was combing her hair. He was radiating warmth, like a tiger who had its fill. Shirley had a look of enjoyment on her face, a smile curling her lips.

Zacharias kissed her. “Sleep.”

wanted to sleep, and she fell asleep in Zacharias’ arms a while later. He kissed her hair and fell

woke up, and then someone would take her home. Shirley wanted to stay, but Zacharias was going to work immediately,

bring his whole family back to the base for Christmas. That included her. Shirley was shocked. “Why are we going back to the

Pack up your

stay, but her parents would be at the base, and as their daughter, she had to celebrate Christmas with

“Richard, you could’ve told

is dealing with some dangerous

and asked them to take Shirley back to the base. He was dealing with some dangerous people who had intel on

“Hello?” Zacharias asked.

said we’ll be celebrating Christmas at the base. I

Shir. We’ll meet after Christmas. I can’t leave work right now either, so you spend some

him. “I will. You take care of yourself. Don’t work

I won’t,” said Zacharias in a husky

Shirley bit her lip. Richard was in a hurry, though. They had to leave by six, so she wouldn’t be able to do