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?

to ask you.” Richard was feeling a little awkward with her on his back. This was the first time he ever carried a woman-previously, he only ever carried his military

her body felt very soft. His senses were

want to ask

it

olives hanging from its branches, so she quickly

up and get a few for me! They taste so good! Trevor plucked a few for me this morning

Angela’s heart grew a little warm. He looked so cold and distant all the time, but whenever she asked him to do something for her, he never protested or tried to wheedle out

thought about Dexter, who always said the right things, but now that she thought about it, a guy like Richard who kept quiet and did as she asked was

pluck a few ripened ones for her. When he handed it over to her, she spotted the clear stream that was flowing nearby and asked, “Could you help me wash them

over and washed them

him and climbed back onto his back. There she was, leaning against his back, eating her white olives and listening to the

started recording this scene, it would surely make for

thought about Richard. 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 she did not offer

one?” Angela tilted her head to the side