Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Shirley felt Zacharias’ lips brushing her forehead. His scent smelled nice, and it filled her with a sense of security. She even felt sleepy.

Meanwhile, in the other car, Imogen replayed the entire failed plan in her mind, convinced she hadn’t shown any vulnerabilities. The only uncertainty was whether the kidnappers betrayed her. She believed they wouldn’t, as it served no purpose and would expose her as part of their group.

Once back at the hotel, Zacharias took Shirley back to the room. In the consistently warm space, Shirley removed her jacket. Then, a hushed voice broke the silence, saying, “Take them all off.”

She froze for a few moments, and she turned around. “Why?”

“I want to check your wounds,” he said seriously. His eyes were clear of any desire. Uncomfortable with the idea of undressing in front of him, Shirley shook her head. “It’s okay. I’ll check them myself in my room.”

Insistent, Zacharias declared, “I want to do it. What, are you still embarrassed?”

sports bra. Fine, I’ll do it. She took off her shirt, and only a black bra remained. Her voluptuous chest was revealed to his eyes. He was stunned. He knew she developed

wounds closely, Mr. Flintstone,”

his eyes and checked all the way from Shirley’s chest to her back. He saw four

could’ve held on if it were anyone else. Since it was him, she would show her weakness for some reason. She thought to herself, Am I trying to get

your leg hurt too?”

deal with the wounds on

hot bath. I’ll rub some

for

I’ll tell them about it,” Freddie said. Concerned, he asked, “Is Miss Lloyd

“She is,” Zacharias answered.

further, he didn’t want Zacharias to misconstrue any romantic interest in

knocked on Roy’s door. She came into the

to see her. “What

help you,” she said. She wanted to wheedle some

deal with this myself,” he said. She approached him and said, “Captain, I’m the only lady in the