Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

In the conference room, Angela was crying as she listened to her parents’ voices on the phone, and she couldn’t help letting out a sob. “Mom, Dad…”

“Angela, things are more drastic here than we imagined. You have to listen to Captain Lloyd and stay at the base where they can keep you safe, okay? We don’t want you getting hurt again,” Gilbert said on the other line, sounding serious more serious than ever before.

“But I don’t want you both to get into danger because of me. It’s all my fault. I’m the one who brought all this trouble. I’m so sorry, Mom.” She wept guiltily.

Daphne comforted softly, “Angela, I’m fine. I know you’re worried about me, but it’s over now, and I’ll be okay. You’re our only daughter, and we can’t let anything happen to you. Do you understand?”

“Everyone in the family will be sent to

someplace safe. We’ll meet again once all this blows over,” Gilbert promised.

here to the base?” Angela asked, wanting

to stay put where Captain Lloyd can

living with her anytime soon, but she nodded and said, “Okay. I promise

He hung up after that, knowing that the criminal organization after Angela had all the

she looked up, only to see four pairs of eyes staring at her worriedly. She felt warmth in her heart as she flashed them a weak smile and said, “I’m fine now. Thank you

I hope you won’t hold this against our captain. He’s only carrying out his duty to

of Richard too. “Don’t be too hard on him, Miss

us-Richie especially, so that we

behaved in front of Richard earlier and had the grace to look shamefaced. She stared at the tips of her shoes as

must love your family very much to be that worried