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 you’re okay. Where

helicopter, heading toward the First

injured?” Zacharias’ heart clenched at

“It’s just superficial wounds.”

almost frantic emotions while waiting

hung up

he realized that his neck was still sore. He rubbed it gently as he recalled Shirley’s actions that had knocked him out cold. He closed his eyes as a

hit him but because she sent him away.

hospital. Shirley stepped down from the helicopter, and the man, who had been eagerly waiting for her, rushed

face remained as beautiful as a rose. Although she looked like a mess, she was as gorgeous as ever. The man opened his arms

he had

wound throughout her flight. Yet, her

to display a certain amount of vulnerability only

immediately released her. Only then did he realize that there was a wet spot on her shoulder. He tentatively reached out to touch it, and his

bullet,” Shirley said softly. Zacharias held her hand. “Let’s go to the

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

help her clean the wound. Nonetheless, Zacharias swiftly took the antiseptic solution from the nurse’s hands. Then, he gently

hurts, just say so,” Zacharias said in a hoarse voice.