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.

of the

his hands empty, not bringing me

me sick," I said, trying to sound

sat down on the bed,

are you doing!"

in

I asked, "This ship is huge, don't you have

reached for me; I quickly got up to

you sleep,

your cooperation earlier was just to

bad, Gregory will never find

he stepped closer, his obsession became apparent, "From

spine and hurriedly ran towards the

as my hand touched the doorknob, a strong hand clasped

hot on my ear,

this child either, trying

knew my efforts were

out the door, I

weren't pregnant, I might jumping overboard

last

het

for

of survival.