Night of Destiny (Anastasia and Elliot) novel Chapter 1353

Chapter 1353

Elijah shushed her and told her to come outside. “I need to tell you something, Miss Singed, but only you. Keep this a secret from your parents.”

“What is it?” Ruka felt her heart sink for some reason.

“Mr. Husson was ambushed last night. A bullet hit him, and he‘s in the hospital now,” Elijah said.

Ruka felt herself wobble. She covered her mouth, and tears welled up in her eyes. With a trembling voice, she asked, “Is he in danger?”

He quickly assured her, “Don‘t worry. He‘s not in any danger, but the loss of blood did weaken him a little. He needs someone to tend to him, and I think you‘re perfect for the job.”

“Okay. I‘ll pack up right away.” She went back into the house.

Ten minutes later, Ruka came back down with her luggage in tow. “Bye, Mom.”

She almost broke out into a run. Elijah put her luggage in the backseat, and Ruka took the passenger seat. Elijah drove straight to the hospital.

He told her what happened while they were on their way there. She felt her heart thumping furiously as he recounted the tale. Tears were welling up in her eyes again, but she held it back. On closer inspection, her hands were trembling slightly too.