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.”

tired, she just wanted to sleep, and she fell asleep in Zacharias’ arms a

opened her eyes and found that Zacharias was already gone, though he left a note for her. He told her to get breakfast after she woke up, and

Right after that, she got news that her father would bring his whole family back to the base for Christmas. That included her. Shirley was shocked. “Why are we going back to the base? Can’t we

at the base. Pack up your stuff, Shirley. We’re setting

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

you could’ve told

“I can’t, or she won’t leave. Zacharias is dealing with some dangerous individuals right now, and he’s worried she might get dragged into the

back to the base. He was dealing with some dangerous people who had intel on a lot of stuff, including Shirley’s details. Shirley went back to her

“Hello?” Zacharias asked.

Christmas at the base. I might have to go with him,” said

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

had no choice but to listen to him. “I will. You take care of yourself. Don’t work through

won’t,” said Zacharias in

love to see you again before I leave.” Shirley bit her lip. Richard was in a hurry,