Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

“Do you know about the missing accomplice, then? Their gender, perhaps?” asked Imogen, staring at Shirley nervously.

Shirley pursed her lips. “I’m not sure, but I did hear something. They left a laptop at the coffee shop. I’m sure I can find their accomplice’s name there, so I’m going over today.”

Imogen held Shirley’s hand tightly. “I’m coming with you, Shirley. I can’t let you risk your life alone.”

“Sure. Meet me back here in fifteen minutes,” said Shirley.

Imogen said, “Just make it the two of us. If too many of us head over, we’ll be alerting the enemy.”

“Sure. Just the two of us.” Shirley nodded.

have to find that laptop before she does and delete all of its files. Then, I’ll destroy it. I cannot let anyone see my

back to the suite. Zacharias was on the veranda, making a call. When he saw her,

Imogen up, of course. I’m going to expose her today. Tell Freddie to leave a laptop in the coffee shop where we got kidnapped. Hide it in the room behind the

Imogen?” Zacharias understood what the trap

I lied to her and said the kidnappers left a laptop in the coffee shop. If we go now, I’m sure Imogen’s going to search for the laptop and delete all the files in

for any evidence. Shirley changed into a set of new clothes and came back out. Zacharias suddenly took out a pistol and handed it to

it was unnecessary, but she took it anyway. After seeing through Imogen’s true colors, she knew she couldn’t be careless. That woman was a dangerous individual now. After Shirley hid the pistol, Zacharias held

I’ll be there to assist

to come instead.” Shirley stopped him.

Roy will go with you guys.” Zacharias nodded. He lied a little. He

later, Shirley returned to the hotel’s lobby. Imogen eased up a little. She was worried Shirley might bring someone along, but she was alone, and it made

I got a car. We’re sneaking out,” said

Imogen smiled. “Let’s go.”

was talking about the days back in the base, and she lamented, “Aside from the impossible training, life was nice back in