Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Though she was itching to find out, she decided against voicing it out loud. He

might not even respond to her question anyway. “I’m injured. Can you help me up? Of course, I won’t object to an offer of a piggyback,” Angela said to Richard.

He glanced at her before squatting down. in front of her. He did not mind giving her a piggyback ride.

Angela’s heart skipped a beat. He’s really going to carry me on his back? After taking at close look at his wide and muscular back, she climbed onto him a little shyly and reached out to wrap her arms around his neck. He swiftly stood up with her clinging to him like a koala.

This had to be the strongest back she had ever ridden on.

“Why did you come looking for me?” Angela asked out of curiosity. Was it because he was worried about her safety?

something I need to ask you.” Richard was feeling a little awkward with her on his back. This was the first time he ever carried

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a little bored again. Suddenly, she spotted another wild white olive tree with several ripened olives hanging from its branches, so she quickly said, “Richard, there’s a white olive tree over

the ripened fruit on the tree as Angela continued to plead, “Hurry up and get a few for me! They taste so good! Trevor plucked a few for me this

her down and head over to get some of it for her. Angela’s heart grew a little warm. He looked so cold and distant all

she thought about it, a guy like Richard who kept quiet and did as she asked was far more

for her. When he handed it over to her, she spotted the clear stream that was flowing nearby and asked,

went over and washed them before holding them

back. There she was, leaning against his back, eating her

it would surely make for

He carried her on his back, plucked white olives for her, and was even obliging enough to wash them for her. It would be far too selfish of her if

Angela tilted her head