Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

“It hurts, Zacharias uttered in a whiny tone. “Where does it hurt? Stand still, and let me look at your wound, Shirley replied, her voice laced with concern. The man stood upright as she reached over to remove his suit and vest. Then, she slowly unbuttoned his shirt.

His breath quickened, and he sounded increasingly breathless. He was simply too aroused by the woman’s actions as she removed his clothes. “Seems like you’re getting used to undressing me,” he teased.

She glared at him and thought, Is he still in the mood to joke around? His injury probably isn’t too severe, then! Nevertheless, as she examined the wounds on his back, fresh bloodstains seeped through his bandages, causing her to gasp at the sight. She could only imagine how much it must hurt but was also impressed by his pain tolerance.

“It looks like your wounds have reopened. We have to head back to get them treated in the hospital. You shouldn’t wear such tight clothes for now,” Shirley uttered.

“So, you expect me to walk out naked then?” Zacharias asked playfully.

“You’d freeze to death.” She raised an eyebrow. The temperature was warm in the building, but the weather outside was around four to five degrees.

“You do care about me, huh, Miss Lloyd!” He chuckled.

a friend,” Shirley replied flatly. Then, she handed

coat over and carefully put it on, ensuring not to apply too

cleared. You may go down now, Mr. Flintstone.” Roy entered the room to

hand, she walked out of the room with

hospital, the doctors hurried over to tend to Zacharias’ wounds. Shirley stood by his side, but when she saw fresh blood oozing from his injuries, she turned her face away, unable to bear

Flintstone, please try not to apply.

Zacharias replied

room. Shirley noticed a thin layer of sweat on Zacharias’ forehead, so

help me with that, he

other arm perfectly fine

my

sweat off for him. As she did so, the man reached his hand out and held on to hers. “I’m so glad you

are you planning to do after your three- month internship?” Zacharias asked

don’t know. I don’t have anything planned out yet,” she replied. Her

that he wouldn’t be able to see her anymore once she no longer had to show up