Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Shirley looked at the men at the doors. “Step aside. One of the men leered at them before suggesting lewdly, “Oh, you two are pretty. We love ladies of your race. Why don’t we have a cup of coffee?”

“I said, step aside,” said Shirley darkly. I guess I have to fight our way out. Another man snapped up a steel bat and swung it on Imogen’s head. Imogen blacked out and fell to the ground.

“Imogen!” Shirley looked at her fallen friend. She clenched her fists, staring at the men around her.

This was part of Imogen’s plan. She wanted these men to take her out first. Shirley wouldn’t dream of leaving her behind. That way, they would have a chance to capture her. She knew Shirley all too well. That woman was not someone who would leave a friend behind. Instead, she’d do her best to escape together with Imogen.

Imogen was right on the money. Shirley was not someone who would escape alone. She wouldn’t leave her unconscious friends with these b*stards. When one of the guys tried to get close, Shirley swiftly took a chair and hurled it right at him.

up on her. These were no ordinary men, they were veteran mercenaries who’d gone through bloody battles themselves. Shirley might

a cramped space like this coffee shop. Due to her brief inattention, someone took the opportunity to slam a chair into her back. Shirley immediately went down on her knees. Just then, she saw someone taking Imogen on his shoulders and

her go!” Shirley roared, darting after that man. Alas, someone immediately blocked her path. Although the four men were hurt, Shirley was their quarry this

and evade everyone else’s attacks. She was

regain consciousness soon enough as she opened her bleary eyes.

her. “Nora, you’re one of us. You made

Obviously, this wasn’t her first time smoking. “Finish

guys. They’ll take her

later, one of the men

puffed out a ring of smoke. “Be careful. Don’t let

fight. Broke Casa’s

back in our base.” Imogen sat on the couch. “And now you’re going to let me go. I’ll

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