Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

“I’m not thirsty.” Jasper turned his head away. “I think you look thirsty, though! It’s okay. The rescue will come soon. Come on, have some water!” Willow insisted, twisting open the bottle cap while sitting up straight. Then, she grabbed his face and turned it toward her. “Here. I’ll help you.”

He could not do anything but drink the water she forcefully gave him. After a few sips, he pushed away the bottle and said, “That’s enough.”

Only then did she put down the bottle. At that moment, some soil got loose and fell, which startled her. She quickly curled back into the man’s embrace. “It’s fine. It’s just the soil.” He comforted her.

“With you, I’m not afraid of anything,” said Willow. She was expressing her feelings to him. Jasper lowered his head and gulped. Although he had just drunk water, he could not control himself as he looked at the girl in his arms. Does she know what she’s saying? Confessing her feelings to a man who has been single for 28 years with such a pitiful appearance… Isn’t she afraid that I might take advantage of her?

“Why?” he asked hoarsely. “Because you make me feel safe!” She smiled, her laughter incredibly charming. At her words, he sighed softly as he gulped again. Willow noticed it, yet she was unaware it was because of her. Thus, she handed him the water bottle and asked, “Are you still thirsty?”

was going to twist open the bottle cap. He took

a minute. Isn’t this the same trick I used

few sips then. You’ll drink it next,” she said. Then, she brought the water to her lips and drank it. Under the dim light, she seemed to be drinking seductively. Instead of showing Jasper that she had

man watched, his throat tightened, and his breathing became unsteady. Quickly, he turned

close to his lips. Jasper pushed her hand away gently. “Save the rest for yourself.”

like that sentiment. He knew the rescue team would not be here any sooner. Plus, transmitting signals toward the outside world was a problem with the magnetic field isolator. He needed to make sure they were prepared to spend the night here. “I didn’t mean it

just did!”

prove that you’re not disgusted by me?” Willow stared at him as if

and her pink sun-proof clothing made her skin