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 was unable

himself during

The high and mighty young master had actually

instead? From how tightly he had wrapped himself around her, would he fall with her

bodyguards pulled out a first-aid kit, then cleaned and dressed the bleeding cut

fortune teller was scared out of his wits by the dangerous situation Arthur had

you alright, Young

Arthur said with a wave of

any signs of snakes. Even Sophia was starting to feel afraid of the grass around her. That snake had been the

photos of the area instead of making a decision right

always easier than

a steep climb, which meant their descent was harder. One false move and

slowly shuffled down the mountain while clinging to the surrounding branches. Her hand reached for the next branch, only to grab a long leaf instead. Suddenly, pain shot through her hand as the sharp edges of

hiss, pulling her

behind her. He frowned. and said, “Let

him her palm. “Be

said as he inspected her hand. “Avoid

in response. He then moved to walk in front of

around and give

notice the wounds on his fair hands, making