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 door opening

empty, not

said, trying to sound proactive, "When

on the bed,

are you

in

silence, I asked, "This ship is huge, don't you have your own room to sleep

for me; I quickly got up to avoid

you sleep, I'm not

your cooperation earlier was just to signal

smirked, "Too bad, Gregory will

obsession became apparent,

down my spine and

doorknob, a strong

was hot on my ear, making

don't care much for this child either,

knew my

the door, I was still on the

weren't pregnant, I might

last

het

hoping for a slim

of survival.