Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Willow and some of the other team members were busy poring over the map of the islands with a magnifying glass as they tried to find clues regarding the exact location based on geomancy and astrological calculations.

She was still busy with her thoughts when the door opened. She didn’t turn around because she thought it was probably just one of the students who came in. However, Cameron’s voice rang out behind her. “Willow, the special representative, Mr. Hugh Wyatt, is here.”

Willow finally set the magnifying glass down and turned around to look at the newcomer with a polite smile. Her expression went from shock to joy in mere seconds and she nearly threw herself at him.

It was the meaningful look from him that made her compose herself. She cleared her throat and walked over to greet him courteously. “Nice to meet you, Mr. Wyatt. I’m Willow Presgrave, the sponsor of this archaeological expedition.” Willow held her hand out..

Jasper shook it and said, “I’m Hugh Wyatt, the special representative.” His crisp, deep, and magnetic voice drew the attention of three young women on the team. Oh, my! What a young and handsome special representative! Willow smiled. “Can I speak to you in private, Mr. Wyatt?”

“Of course.”

he readily did. As soon as Willow closed the door, she threw herself at the man and flung

down and said, “I’m on my break right

here just to protect me?” Her heart warmed as a dazzling grin spread out across her face. “That

or aren’t you?” Willow wanted a straight answer. “If you’re not, then I don’t want you to protect

a sudden, Jasper wrapped his arms around her and rested his chin on her head. “Can you not expect quite so much from

of me. Just then, Willow’s phone started ringing.

“I hired four chefs for you, Willow. They’ll follow you around the islands.” “That’s not necessary, Dad!” Willow chuckled awkwardly. “I’m not here on vacation. I’m working. You don’t

get used to eating the food that’s available there?” Elliot was worried about his daughter and sorely

on the couch before responding with a smile, “Don’t worry, Dad! I’ll take good care of myself. In any case, many important people are coming along

meal she shared with