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.”

in Shirley’s

setting sun shone on him, making him look strong, tough, and tall. He was young,

anticipation. Shirley took a deep breath and looked

Cole smiled. “Why?”

Shirley 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 come to your class

flickered in Cole’s eyes, but he nodded happily.

Shirley saw 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 and had

talk about her feelings. If she had the chance, she would serve the country instead of

didn’t notice that Cole was standing nearby, seeing her off before he went

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

a while just earlier, and he knew who this was for instantly. A moment later, he