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.”

my email, please!” Shirley thanked him, hung up the phone, and sat down in silence. Soon,

let’s eat,” said Zacharias

him, glad she escaped fast enough. If she’d died in that crossfire, she would never be able to see him again. The thought that Zacharias might marry another woman and fall in love with her made Shirley appreciate her life

love Shirley had for him, and he held her hand before turning around to face her. The passion in Shirley’s eyes was unwavering. She said, “Let’s date once we

delight filling his

What? Are you chickening out?”

into his embrace. “I’d love to tell the world we’re

“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

Zacharias kissed

to investigate things later that night. If she wanted to clear her doubts, she had to go through the whole case again, but she didn’t want to tell anyone before she had the answers-not even

and went to her room. Quickly, she turned on her