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.

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

heading toward

heart clenched at

“It’s just superficial wounds.”

you.” He suppressed his almost frantic emotions while

hung up the

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

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

the hospital. Shirley stepped down from

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

immediately exclaimed in pain as he had

her flight. Yet, her

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

there was a wet spot on her shoulder. He tentatively reached out to touch it, and his hand came away from her

bullet,” Shirley said softly. Zacharias held her hand.

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

his eyes moistened at the sight. It had to have been several hours since she got this wound.

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

in a hoarse voice. He wished he