Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Richard did not realize that his gaze lingered on her face for several seconds longer.

“Okay,” he responded simply.

“I’ll head to bed now. Good night.” Angela waved at him before leaving with her clothes. She did not notice that she dropped an article of clothing as she exited the bathroom.

When Richard set his book down and prepared to shower before bed, his eyes were drawn to something pink on the floor. He instinctively reached down to pick it up.

All at once, his eyes quivered.

It was a woman’s underwear.

He tossed it into the laundry basket. His heart was beating a little quicker than usual as he thought to himself, What a clumsy and forgetful woman!

Meanwhile, she returned to her room and proceeded to lay in bed. From her position, she could look out the window and spot the full moon outside. It’s so beautiful, she thought to herself in surprise.

something she never got to see, whether back in her home or while overseas, but here, she could enjoy all the beautiful things

of a whistle coming from outside all of a sudden. She

military base. When she opened the door and looked out the entrance, the thick fog blocked everyone from sight,

of people running, and it quickly faded off

mountains were alive even at dawn while birds filled the air with their chatter,

past her before turning back. The person asked, “Miss Meyers, would you like to

Trevor who asked. He woke up late and missed out on joining the rest of the troops, so he decided

she did abroad, she figured she should be able to handle a morning

thrilled. The run would be a lot more enjoyable if he had

ran by the side of the road beneath the canopy of trees. It was an ordinary dirt lane that weaved through the

was a different kind of

run. Taking deep breaths of the fresh mountain air made her feel

how far she had run, but sure enough, she reached a point where she could no longer keep up. Between her panting, she asked,

a third of the way yet!” Trevor

of them, but she could not see more

head back now! I’ll lead the way for you.” Trevor was afraid she could not take

and Trevor started making their way back. Trevor

to try. They tasted