Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Very soon, Jared opened his eyes, only to see the woman beside him still whispering her prayers with her eyes shut. Charmed by the sight, he took out his phone and snapped a photo of her. In the photo, the intertwining light and shadow accentuated the woman’s delicate figure and her fine, pure eyes.

The shot was beautiful as if it was blessed by sacred lights. After taking the photo, Jared withdrew his phone. He merely thought that the scene would make for a good shot and captured it without any other motives.

After resting for half an hour on the mountaintop, the two took another route down the mountain. Nonetheless, due to the huge number of slopes, the descent was much more strenuous than the ascent.

At the first slope, Ellen slipped and fell down, but luckily her backpack absorbed the impact, or her clothes would have been ripped apart.

“Hey, are you okay?” Concerned, Jared immediately went to her. Her palm reddened. Although the fall hurt, she casually smiled it off. “It’s okay. I was just surprised.”

they arrived at the foot of the mountain, where Ellen gleefully heaved a sigh. However, at the last, little slope, after Jared walked over it, she let down her guard and relaxedly jumped over it, only to land on an unseen rock. “Ah!” Letting out a

he instinctively opened his arms to catch her. Ellen, who was being held up, bumped her face directly onto the man’s dashing face as her lips were

eyes in shock. She quickly pulled herself out of his arms. As

grew so awkward she was about to pass out. Oh gosh! How could 1… How did this even

the peck meant nothing to him. “Never mind. Be careful next time.” He then

to be warier of the

they found two other SUVS parked at each side of Jared’s car. Six bodyguards marched

though a gang of lackeys was fetching their young master home. Each of the bodyguards appeared bold and muscular, including two who seemed to be

I ask you

you must be tired from the hike. Allow me to drive you home!”

it,