Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Chapter 888

Angela had been wiping the corners of her mouth when Richard took the canteen wordlessly and gulped down some water.

She paused and gaped at him

incredulously as a fleeting thought crossed her mind, Does that mean we indirectly kissed? A pink flush crept over her cheeks, and she wondered how he could so readily drink from the same canteen she had used mere seconds ago.

Oblivious to her thoughts, Richard shrugged on his backpack and pointed to the tallest summit in the distance. “That will be our destination, so let’s move!”

Her eyes widened at the sight of the summit, which looked grayish-blue under the thin layer of mist that shrouded it. “I’m sorry. Are you suggesting we climb all the way up there?”

“Yes, how astute of you,” Richard drawled

sarcastically. He raised a brow at her and asked snidely, “You’re not scared, are you?”

his trap, Angela snapped, “Of course I’m not scared! Ill climb that mountain

“Then, shall

memorized the silhouette of his back as he trekked forward. Though her legs were already wobbly and her clothes soaked through with sweat, Richard did not look the slightest bit

out as she tossed aside the wildflower bouquet and ran up to

at this point. But she refused to give up; her pride and determination did not allow her to even though she was

slope that inclined at a sixty-degree angle. Just looking at it made her

sensing her reluctance, Richard threw an amused look over his shoulder

said, reaching out her arm

At least he’s not leaving me out here to perish on my own, she thought, cheering up considerably. “You know, you didnt

face was flushed, and her eyes were twinkling with mischief. She looked so bright

eyes, she playfully tugged on his arm and pulled him close to her. The poor man was already in a daze, and the sudden pull made him take one step

up against his chest. She had only wanted to tease him for

before looking up to see the perfect, sumptuous curve of his lips. Abruptly, she found herself

of her toes, and before Richard could react, she gave him a quick

Richard looked at the girl incredulously, but she had already pulled away from him and ran away like a kitten that got caught scratching up the

as well. She couldn’t believe she had kissed him. Of

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