Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Imogen hung up, but she couldn’t relax. Shirley didn’t tell her what the kidnappers said to her. She had to find out the answer before she could truly be at ease. After the call ended, Shirley’s eyes twinkled with doubt. Then, she called Roy.

“Hello, Miss Lloyd.” Roy never called her by her first name. She was an important figure, after all.

“Can I make a request, captain? Do you have any footage regarding the kidnapping?”

“If you need it, Miss Lloyd, I can ask the cops to provide the footage.”

Shirley thanked him, hung up the phone, and sat down in silence. Soon, someone knocked on the door. She opened it up to see Zacharias and a table of sumptuous dinner waiting

eat,” said Zacharias

her made Shirley appreciate her life more. She wanted to stay alive to be with him for eternity. An urge filled her heart. When Zacharias turned around, she darted ahead and wrapped her arms around his

feel the love Shirley had for him, and he held her hand before turning around to face her. The passion in

wide, delight filling his gaze.

chickening out?” Shirley challenged Zacharias, looking

back of her head and pulled her into his embrace. “I’d love to tell the world we’re going

his chest, smiling. This means he’s mine now. “Okay. Once we get back, I’ll tell my folks we’re dating.” Shirley was a little sheepish and nervous. She wondered if her parents would be shocked if they heard the news. Their daughter was

kissed

a new email. Shirley wanted to investigate things later that night. If she wanted to clear her doubts, she had

the lounge and went to her room. Quickly, she turned on her laptop and opened her email. The cops had sent her