Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Upon hearing the doorbell, Willow sighed and straightened Jasper’s collar while admonishing, “Be careful and remember to text me. I want to know you’re safe.”

Jasper nodded in assurance. Taking advantage of his momentary distraction, Willow quickly tiptoed and planted a kiss on his cheek. Then she grabbed her bag and slipped away like a sneaky cat making its swift exit.

Her bodyguards were already waiting outside when she opened the door, standing in formation. Willow walked out like nothing had happened, carrying her bag, and said to the bodyguards,” Come on, take me home.”

Once Willow and the bodyguards were out of sight, Jasper quickly stepped out as well. He pressed the elevator button and went down to the underground parking lot. As he arrived, he saw Willow’s bodyguard car just pulling out. He swiftly got into his own car, starting it to follow the vehicle ahead.

After exiting the hotel, Jasper, who initially drove toward the safe house, suddenly changed his mind and followed Willow’s convoy of bodyguards. He couldn’t rest easy unless he saw her safely home at the Presgrave Residence with his own eyes, but just then, his phone rang.

of danger?” Aimee’s voice came through, “I’ve arrived at the safe house. Where are

need a little more time.” “Hurry back, Jasper. If Wells’ henchmen can find me, they can surely find you too. If you keep being with Miss Presgrave, you’ll get her killed. Aimee spoke mercilessly. At that, Jasper hit the brakes and pulled over by the side of the street amidst the drizzling rain. Her words sent a

from the adjacent street. From Jasper’s vantage point, the

was still connected, and Aimee spoke from the other end, offering advice, “Jasper, if you want Miss Presgrave to be safe, you have to stay away from her. You should know this better than I

than midnight. The tender feelings he had when he was with Willow seemed to be shrouded in a chill as rationality and clarity.

hesitation, just like his resolute heart. In the safe house, Aimee sat on the couch, watching him. She smiled, stood up, and greeted him, “You’re back.” After speaking, she sized him up as if searching for subtle traces of a

destroy them. This should anger Bucky. He wants both of us dead now. The organization thinks there’s no need to keep this person alive. We

saw that Bucky’s men had indeed been to that hotel and had also been outside Willow’s room, a fierce ruthlessness flashed in Jasper’s eyes as he stared at the man appearing

After retrieving some equipment, he was off. “Where are you going this time?” Aimee