Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Roy thought to himself, I knew she was a reasonable woman. Zacharias put an arm around Shirley’s shoulder and led her to the car. He said, “I won’t let something like this happen again.”

She hoped nothing like this ever happened again, even if the only reason was for him not to risk himself once more.

Imogen followed them. She looked at the ruins behind her and felt relieved inside, thinking, Finally got rid of the kidnappers. Now, I just have to keep an eye on her. I hope she didn’t get suspicious of me.

Shirley entered the car, and Zacharias, noticing her grimy face, gently wiped away the dust. When he saw how unkempt her hair was, he asked curiously, “How did you get out?”

his dagger, and unfettered myself. You guys came less than ten minutes

her head. “No. They were eager to split the ransom. They know who I am, and they wouldn’t

heaved a sigh of relief. He trusted Shirley

them alive and grilled them for answers, but they were all killed. We might have to put this case away now.

She frowned, hoping to keep a few alive for

She did well in this operation,” Roy commended Imogen for her contribution to the smooth rescue and total obliteration of

fell into a brief silence, then nodded. “Yeah, Imogen’s quick thinking in making that escape is the reason you

of her, and he put an arm around her shoulder. “Just set everything

eluded her. Her mind buzzed with questions about the entire incident. Why was I the one kidnapped? The coffee shop was swarming with

after buying the gifts. They shouldn’t have entered that coffee shop. Suddenly, a chilling thought crossed her mind, but she dismissed it immediately. She couldn’t believe Imogen would intentionally involve her in this