Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

“You’re hurt!” Sophia hurriedly got off of

Arthur. They were both covered in dirt

and grass. The bodyguards leaped down to them, and two of them helped Arthur up to his

feet. “Are you alright, sir?”

He was feeling fine, other than the cut on his forehead that had been caused by a sharp tree branch and the various scrapes that littered his hands.

“I’m fine.” He dusted himself off before turning to look at her. “Did the snake bite you?”

“No, it didn’t.” She shook her head. Her face was still stark white from shock.

As they climbed back up to the peak, her gaze remained fixed on him. Her heart was pounding. When they rolled down the side of the hill, he had wrapped an arm tightly around her waist while his

other hand pressed her head against his chest. He had done it just to ensure she would not be injured.

he

himself during

rushing. The high and mighty young master had

a high cliff instead? From how tightly he had wrapped himself around her, would

cleaned and dressed the bleeding cut

scared out of his wits by the dangerous situation Arthur

you alright,

fine. Continue!” Arthur said with a wave of

bodyguards spread out around them, area sweeping the for any signs of snakes. Even Sophia was starting to feel afraid of the grass around her. That snake had been the longest snake

fortune teller was done with his analysis, Arthur had his men take photos of the area instead of making a decision right then and

a mountain was always

meant their descent was harder. One false move and they would go rolling down

she slowly shuffled down the mountain while clinging to the surrounding branches. Her hand reached for the next branch, only to grab a long leaf

out a sharp hiss, pulling her hand back to inspect it. It was

her. He frowned. and said, “Let

her palm. “Be

her hand.

response. He then moved to walk in front of her. When they reached a tough part of the climb,

around and give her a

time that happened, she would notice the wounds on his fair hands, making her heart throb