Lost Me Gained Regret

When they realize this was all just a wild goose chase to save someone, they'd be in hot water with two major families. There was a good chance they wouldn't even make it out of these waters alive-might end up as shark bait.

Gregory's eyes were steely, "Just do as I say."

"Understood."

Seeing Gregory's resolve, Lucius complied without further ado.

"Gregory."

After Lucius left, Dailey spoke up, "Lucius has a point. Getting into this mess is easy; getting out, not so much. And how can you be so sure we can help Jordan take down Norman? What if we fail?"

A slight smile played on Gregory's lips, his usual recklessness not fully masked by his pallor.

"Go, find a way to get a message to Mr. Rock."

Dailey instantly got it, chuckling, "You're still the craftiest of us all."

...

After filling up on a hearty meal, I started feeling drowsy.

Especially since the wind had died down, and the ship sailed smoothly, making it hard to keep my eyes open.

I leaned against the headboard, trying to stay awake, but eventually, my eyes shut.

the sound of the door opening jolted

his hands empty, not

ride is making me sick," I said, trying to sound proactive, "When can we get

on the bed,

you doing!" I

was incredibly calm in contrast to

"This ship is huge, don't

off his shoes and reached for

sleep, I'm

squinted, "Seems like, your cooperation earlier was just

bad, Gregory will

closer, his obsession became apparent, "From

felt a chill down my spine

touched the doorknob, a strong hand clasped around my

hot on my ear,

you don't care much for this child either, trying

knew my efforts were

out the door, I was

I might jumping

last

het

resort, hoping for a slim

of survival.