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.

of relief. “It’s good as

helicopter, heading toward the First Military

heart clenched at the

“It’s just superficial wounds.”

his almost frantic emotions while

hung up

neck was still sore. He rubbed it gently

frustration was not because she hit him but because she sent him away. He was upset because

hospital. Shirley stepped down from the

rose. Although she looked like a mess, she was as gorgeous as ever. The man opened his arms and didn’t hesitate to embrace

pain as he had accidentally tugged

flight. Yet, her pain

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

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

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

private emergency room. The scorching bullet had left her with some burns. As she took a closer look, she

several hours since she

swiftly took the antiseptic solution from the nurse’s hands. Then, he gently poured some

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