Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

“Tommy, what are you doing here in the middle of the night?” Willow’s irritation was palpable, for her team members had been roused from their slumber, the tranquility shattered by the man’s unexpected presence.

At her words, Tommy immediately looked somewhat aggrieved. “I came because I was worried about you. Look, I brought a boatload of supplies for you. I’ve got whatever you need. I even brought a chef and bodyguards to protect you.”

She gazed at him in stunned silence, her words caught in her throat. “I don’t need them, thank you. Now please leave and don’t interfere with my work.”

“I came all this way. How can you just ask me to leave so easily? I promise not to affect your work. Just treat me as an invisible person or even air.” Then, he walked past Jasper and looked at Willow pleadingly. “Willow, please don’t chase me away. You have no idea how hard it was for me to catch up to you.”

As she pondered the situation, she realized that chasing him away would only be futile and a wasted effort. Ultimately, she reluctantly allowed him to stay because he brought the essential supplies they desperately needed. “Alright, since you’re here, you can stay,” she conceded. What’s more, he arrived with a contingent of formidable bodyguards. Should we encounter any pirate ships, their presence alone would be enough to strike fear into those pirates.

was overjoyed. “I knew you wouldn’t chase me away.” She then turned to Winston and said, “Gather everyone and ask them to return to rest. There’s no

now that your friend has brought them, we can rest assured.” After saying this, he gathered everyone and asked them to return to

a warm welcome and a

okay. I’m not tired. I’ll stay here and keep watch for you.” His heart fluttered with such intense excitement that sleep eluded him. The anticipation of the impending journey, where he could finally be

strides, Willow distanced herself from the crowd, and like a shadow, Jasper trailed behind. Unexpectedly, he gently clasped her wrist,

acquiesced and trailed behind him. In hushed tones, he urged her, “Chase him away. We

and it’s too late tonight. I’ll persuade him to leave in the morning,” she replied, her eyes lifting to

intrigue, and she leaned in closer, whispering, “Are

across his handsome features, revealing a fleeting moment of

Tommy. Curious, he turned to Willow and asked, “What are you two talking about?” With a serene smile, she uttered, “Nothing.”

that I finally found you,” Tommy said with a contented grin, glancing at Jasper with a hint of disapproval. “Who