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

hands empty, not bringing

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

the bed,

you

incredibly calm in

"This ship is huge, don't you have your own room

kicked off his shoes and reached for me; I quickly got up to avoid

sleep,

Mark squinted, "Seems like, your cooperation earlier was just to signal

Gregory will never find

stepped closer, his obsession became apparent,

felt a chill down my spine and hurriedly

the doorknob, a strong hand clasped around my

breath was hot on my ear, making

this

my efforts

I made it out the door, I was still on the

pregnant, I

last

het

hoping for a

of survival.