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.”

nodded and also held

few men protecting them, Shirley and Zacharias had no choice but to make a break toward the east. Even though they would end up looking like utter barbarians, they couldn’t afford to waste

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

here. Get on board,” Shirley

for her hand and was determined not to

had someone else she couldn’t leave behind-Richard. She took Zacharias’

from a hidden compartment and fastened

doing?” Zacharias panicked as he saw her actions. Shirley swiftly delivered a punch to his neck, causing his eyes to widen

sting in their necks just witnessing her swift and

urged as she exited the helicopter while

about you,

father is still here. I can’t leave him. Hurry! Go!”

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

helicopter rose into the night sky before

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