Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Shirley smiled as well. “Sure, I’ll call you Jasper, then.”

Jasper nodded with a smile. “Of course. We’ll be going now, then.” Jasper took Willow’s hand. A moment ago, he was a strict instructor, but a moment later, he was a gentle boyfriend.

Shirley waved them goodbye and saw them off. She turned around and saw Cole walking toward her. Shy, she quickly turned around and tried to leave. However, Cole stopped her. “A minute, Shirley.”

Shirley looked back and tensed up. “What do you need, captain?” Cole stared at her, trying to say something, and then he smiled. “Nothing. Just want to say you’re doing great in the training. We’ll meet again.”

Shirley knew it was the last day of training, and he wouldn’t be the instructor for the next three days. She nodded. ‘See you around, Cole.”

leave, but Willow’s message was ringing in Shirley’s head. She couldn’t help but

shone on him, making him look strong, tough, and tall. He was young, but he had

loved men like him. “Anything else?” Cole asked, his eyes filled with anticipation. Shirley took a deep breath and looked at him. “Cole, can you ask to

Cole smiled. “Why?”

was a little embarrassed to say her feelings out loud. Cole was such a righteous man, and yet she was trying to flirt with him. It was inappropriate. She held back her feelings. “I’d like to

of disappointment flickered in Cole’s eyes, but he nodded happily. “I’ll make the application when

him off and heaved a sigh. She bit her lip, cursing her cowardice. Shirley was worried she might let her father down. She was only twenty-three

chance, she would

off before he went away himself. Willow came back to her home and sat Jasper down. Earnestly, she

at her curiously and nervously at the same time. She’s asking about another man? Noticing his nervousness, Willow wrapped

heaved a sigh of relief. He then remembered that Willow had talked to Shirley for a while just earlier, and he knew who this was for instantly. A moment later, he