Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

As soon as Arthur entered the car, the bodyguard driving immediately sat up straight and put on a serious face.

Meanwhile, Emily, who had seen Arthur getting into Sophia’s car, was seething. It was too bad that the cars had already started moving. Otherwise, she would have demanded he move to her car instead.

After entering the car, Arthur closed his eyes as though he was going to take a nap. The afternoon sun splayed across his face, emphasizing the elegant and refined features of his handsome face.

He did not say a single word, which caused the air inside the car to feel awkward and heavy. Everyone could feel an immense yet silent pressure bearing down on them.

All giddy joy had fled Sophia’s mind. Why was he even here?

After half an hour of driving, they finally arrived at a dense forest. The remaining parts of their journey would lead them along dirt paths instead of paved roads.

so the ride turned bumpy.

Large trees lined both sides of the road, providing them shade and turning the summer heat into a breezy spring air.

With the fortune teller leading the way, the train of cars successfully navigated through the mountain roads ahead of them. Sophia’s heart was pounding the entire time. When the slope reached nearly 60 degrees, her hand flung out to grasp at another arm in panic.

belonged to

said when

beyond herself with fear. Just then, the SUVS pulled to a stop on a grassy plain that was flat and

and fell to her knees as she began puking. She had been raised in luxury. The ride up the mountains had

of her heart, Sophia handed her

she still shot Sophia a

will need to walk for a

walk!” Emily loudly protested. Why did she come along? All she got was pain and

we have

twenty minutes or so,” replied the fortune

in the car,” Arthur said to Emily. He then glanced at Sophia.

Emily’s beck and call, she hurriedly nodded. “Yes, I am fine

go. Sophia. Stay with me,” Emily suddenly said. She would not give

go on a stroll with Arthur. She had to split

said, pointing to the young bodyguard Sophia had a crush on, “you’ll be staying behind to take care

Alistair with

too,” Emily spat out through gritted teeth, filled to the brim with frustration. However, as soon as she said that, she

tough climb ahead of