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.”

ringing in Shirley’s head. She

The setting sun shone on him, making him look strong, tough,

a deep breath and looked at him. “Cole,

Cole smiled. “Why?”

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

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

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

If she had the chance, she would serve the country instead of wasting time

off before he went away himself. Willow came back

his nervousness, Willow wrapped her arms around his neck. “Don’t get jealous. This is

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 said, “He’s my junior. We’re on amicable