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?”

killed him, took his dagger, and unfettered myself. You

hesitated, knowing the sensitivity of the question but needing to know the answer. She shook her head. “No. They were eager to split the ransom. They know who I am,

sigh of relief. He trusted Shirley

swollen cheek, took the co- driver’s seat. “We could’ve kept some of them alive and grilled them for answers, but they were all killed. We might

of them died?” She frowned, hoping

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

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

she was looking exhausted. Fighting the kidnappers must’ve taken a lot out of her, and he put an arm around her shoulder. “Just set everything

embrace, she closed her eyes, though sleep eluded her. Her mind buzzed with questions about the entire

had stopped at another coffee shop earlier. They should have returned to the hotel 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