Lost Me Gained Regret

Mark lowered his head, his breath warm against my skin. In a panic, I covered his mouth with my hand. The next thing I knew, something warm and wet landed in my palm. My stomach churned. "Ugh-"

Mark finally let me go, and I wrapped my arms around the trash can again. But I had nothing left to throw up, just bile, and my throat burned with pain. I wouldn't dare drink the water here, so I just endured. Gregory would surely send someone to look for me, not to mention my uncle and mom. They'd all be searching. I wouldn't have to stay here long.

Mark eyed me. "Jane."

My mind raced for a solution. Then suddenly, he pressed a hand against my stomach, and I tried to back away, but he held me firmly in place.

"Jane, I'm keeping this baby because the doctor said your body can't handle an abortion, especially not with the medical resources we have on this ship. It's too risky."

"So, Jane, don't provoke me."

I couldn't help but tremble, my fingers digging into his wrist until blood seeped out. To my horror, this excited Mark further. I realized just how insane he was.

For the sake of the baby, I had no choice but to comply. "Please, don't hurt my baby."

Mark withdrew his hand, disgust crossing his face as he glanced at my stomach. "Once we reach my place, this child won't be staying."

Panic seized me. "No, you can't do that. This is my child!"

then suddenly softened his voice. "Want

threaten me, but I

said, his gaze filled

...

finished his part. Dailey and Lucius hadn't found any trace of Jane yet. Christine was waiting outside Gregory's

was about to

to calm their nerves

door swung open. She turned, her heart racing at the sight

"You're awake..."

Gregory's presence was as

the truth, hoping he could find Jane

"Gregory."

of breath. "Ramona has passed

was shocked, but his emotions were controlled. Christine, on

"Victor too."

news added to the gravity

but Gregory was more concerned about

Lucius, despite being injured by sulfuric acid, was