Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

“Miss Lloyd is still on the island.”

“Get me there. Now.” Zacharias anxiously grabbed Freddie’s hand. “Arrange a helicopter for me.”

“Mr. Flintstone, the situation on the island is unclear, and the situation is not under control. You cannot return to the island at this time.” Freddie advised firmly.

“Fine. I’ll get there by myself.” After that, Zacharias promptly dashed out of the hospital.

“Mr. Flintstone! Mr. Flintstone…” Freddie immediately chased after him.

Just then, Freddie’s phone started ringing. He whisked it out, looked at the screen, and was pleasantly surprised. “Mr. Flintstone, Miss Lloyd is calling!”

Zacharias immediately spun on his heel upon hearing Freddie’s words before snatching Freddie’s phone and answering it eagerly, “Hello, Cheri! Is it you?”

“It’s me! I’m fine. Don’t worry.” Shirley’s voice came through.

breathed a sigh of relief. “It’s good as long as you’re okay. Where are

heading

Zacharias’ heart clenched at

“It’s just superficial wounds.”

you.” He suppressed his almost frantic emotions while waiting

hung up the

gently as he recalled Shirley’s actions that had knocked him out cold. He closed his eyes as a

him away. He was upset because she

hospital. Shirley stepped down from the

rather disheveled. Still, her face remained as beautiful as a rose. Although she looked like a mess, she was as gorgeous as ever. The

pain as he had accidentally tugged on her injury while

throughout her flight. Yet, her pain receptors started working overtime

that it was true that one tended to display a certain amount of vulnerability only before

was a wet spot on her shoulder. He tentatively reached out to touch it,

softly. Zacharias held

room. The scorching bullet had left her with some burns. As she took a closer look, she learned that the wound was

sight. It had to have been several hours since she got this wound. Yet, she had been

antiseptic solution from the nurse’s hands. Then, he gently

said in a hoarse voice. He wished he could transfer this wound to