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.

sound of the door

his hands empty,

me sick," I said, trying to sound proactive, "When

on the bed, then began

are you doing!" I

incredibly calm in contrast to my panic,

huge, don't you have your

his shoes and reached for me; I quickly got

sleep,

"Seems like, your cooperation earlier was

smirked, "Too bad, Gregory will

he stepped closer, his obsession became apparent, "From now on, you're mine, Jane.

down my spine and hurriedly ran towards the

hand touched the doorknob, a strong hand clasped around my waist from

my ear,

much for this child either,

knew my efforts

it out the door, I was still on

pregnant, I might

last

het

hoping for a slim

of survival.