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.”

also held onto

Judging from the gunshots, they were being boxed in. Since they only had a few men protecting them, Shirley and Zacharias had no

were situated in a rather secluded area. So, they hadn’t been discovered by the enemy forces yet.

on board,” Shirley said to the

reached for her hand and was

she couldn’t leave behind-Richard. She took Zacharias’ hand. “All

from a hidden compartment and fastened it around Zacharias’ wrist before securing the other end to the frame of the

to his neck, causing

else felt a sting in their necks just witnessing her swift

of here!” Shirley urged as she exited the helicopter while handing

about you,

can’t leave him. Hurry! Go!” Shirley turned

understood one thing -Zacharias’ life was the priority, and they had to ensure his

the night sky before

and watched as the helicopter vanished into the distance. She heaved a sigh of relief as she prayed