Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Cole paused for a moment before looking at the trinket. Shirley knew this wasn’t the best memento, but she really wanted to give him something that she held dear. That would make for a better present. She hoped it would remind him of her. He took the cat trinket. “Sure, I’ll treasure this.”

Shirley smiled. “See you around.” She walked toward the helicopter. As she strode, her ponytail fluttered in the wind beautifully.

Cole was reluctant to see her leave, and there was love in his eyes. Of course, he felt her feelings over the last three months, but out of professionalism, he couldn’t respond to her feelings.

Shirley got into the helicopter and turned around to wave him goodbye. The helicopter took off. Shirley looked at Cole until he was a speck on the ground, and something in her heart felt empty. She heaved a sigh, and then a message came in. She checked her phone and noticed that the message was from her friend.

My background check has gone wrong, Shirley. I can’t join the mission. What should I do? I don’t want to lose this job.’

matter where she was assigned

was going to ask

That’s great,

texted a smile emoji. ‘I’ll keep this position for you, don’t you worry: Shirley’s eyes twinkled. Perfect chance to intern and see how I fare in the greater world. This is a good opportunity. I can help my friend and see how capable I am at the same time. That’s killing two birds

Maybe I don’t have to be in direct contact with him. It shouldn’t be a problem. Now that she had a goal, Shirley felt happier. She could tell her parents she had to take a break and go for a three-month internship. That’s the

of retirement Antoine gave him. From that point onward, all records of Jasper in the base would

to the Presgrave Residence,

warm and fuzzy. It had been too

Elliot were happy to see a new member joining their family. They were happy with Jasper being their daughter’s partner.