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.”

was ringing in Shirley’s head. She couldn’t help

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

filled with anticipation. Shirley took a deep breath and looked at him. “Cole, can you ask to get assigned to my dad’s

Cole smiled. “Why?”

righteous man, and yet she was trying to flirt with him. It was inappropriate. She held back

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

let her father down. She was only twenty-three and had yet

about her feelings. If she had the chance, she would serve the country instead of wasting time on something

and further away. Shirley sighed and turned around, but she didn’t notice that Cole was standing nearby, seeing her off before he went away himself.

Noticing his nervousness, Willow wrapped her arms around his neck. “Don’t get

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