Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

They had just popped out of the cave when they heard sudden gunshots echoing in the darkness.

“They’re here. Move! Quickly!” Roy hissed urgently. Everyone immediately headed south. Zacharias reached out to take Shirley’s hand and intended to lead her away. Alas, she took her bodyguarding job seriously as she covered his six. “Don’t worry about me. I can handle this.”

“Miss Lloyd, just go! If you don’t go, how can Mr. Flintstone leave?” Freddie pointed out, knowing just what Zacharias was thinking.

“He’s right,” Zacharias spoke up immediately. Shirley could only turn to Nixon, “Mr. Nixon, you and the others cover our rear. I’ll lead him to our rendezvous point.”

“Go ahead, Miss Lloyd. We’ll take care of these people, Nixon said. She swiftly led Zacharias toward the east under the cover of night. The trees and rocky paths alongside the sandy beach made for a challenging route.

Alas, Shirley stepped on a rock in her hurry and slipped. Fortunately, Zacharias managed to reach out and grab her waist before she could fall. “Be careful.”

and also held onto

they were being boxed in. Since they only had a few men protecting them, Shirley and Zacharias had no choice but to

secluded area. So, they hadn’t been discovered by the enemy forces yet.

on board,” Shirley said to

her hand and was determined not to

couldn’t leave behind-Richard. She took Zacharias’ hand. “All right. Let’s

something from a hidden compartment and fastened it around Zacharias’ wrist before securing

swiftly delivered a punch to

necks just witnessing her

waiting for? Get him out of here!” Shirley urged as she exited the helicopter while handing the key to the handcuffs to Freddie. “Free him

about you,

is still here. I can’t leave him. Hurry! Go!” Shirley turned and

life was the priority, and they had to ensure his safety at

helicopter rose into the night sky

the distance. She heaved a sigh of relief as she prayed for his safety above