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.

sigh of relief. “It’s good as long as

the helicopter, heading toward the First

injured?” Zacharias’ heart

“It’s just superficial wounds.”

I’ll wait for you.” He suppressed his almost frantic emotions while waiting for

She hung up

the phone back to Freddie. It was only then that he realized that his neck was still sore. He rubbed it gently

she sent him away. He was upset because she had gone to

hospital. Shirley stepped down from the helicopter, and the man,

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

exclaimed in pain as he had accidentally tugged on her injury while hugging

from the wound throughout her flight. Yet, her pain receptors started working overtime

display a certain amount of vulnerability only before the person they

her. Only then did he realize that there was a wet spot on her shoulder. He tentatively reached out to touch it, and his hand came away from her black sweater stained

by a bullet,” Shirley said softly. Zacharias held her hand. “Let’s

injured area inside the private emergency room. The scorching bullet had left her with some burns. As she took a closer look, she learned that

several hours since she got

approached Shirley to help her clean the wound. Nonetheless, Zacharias swiftly took the antiseptic solution from the nurse’s hands. Then, he gently poured some onto the wound, causing Shirley’s eyebrows to twitch slightly.

say so,” Zacharias said in a hoarse voice. He wished he could