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

he said when he saw how pale she

we still going up?” She was beyond herself with fear. Just then, the SUVS pulled to a stop on a grassy plain that was flat

knees as she began puking. She had been raised in luxury. The ride up the mountains had been extremely

of her heart, Sophia handed her some tissues. “Are you

Emily accepted the offered tissue, she still shot Sophia a glare. Was Sophia laughing

for a while longer before we arrive

to walk!” Emily loudly protested. Why did she come along? All she

do we have

so,”

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

wanting to stay behind to be at Emily’s beck and call,

Sophia. Stay with me,” Emily suddenly said. She would

to go on a stroll with Arthur. She had to split

young bodyguard Sophia had a crush on,

Alistair with a

out through gritted teeth, filled to the brim

a tough climb ahead of