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.”

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

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

asked, his eyes filled with anticipation. Shirley took a deep breath and looked at him. “Cole, can you

Cole smiled. “Why?”

little embarrassed to say her feelings out loud. Cole was such a righteous man, and yet she was trying

eyes, but he nodded happily. “I’ll make the

lip, cursing her cowardice. Shirley was worried she might let her father down.

feelings. If she had the chance, she would serve the country

didn’t notice that Cole was standing nearby, seeing her off before he went away himself. Willow came back to her home and sat Jasper down. Earnestly, she asked, “Hey, Jasper, are you close

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

to Shirley for a while just earlier, and he knew who this was for instantly. A moment later, he said, “He’s my junior. We’re