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 opening jolted

returned, his hands empty, not

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

the bed, then began

you doing!"

incredibly calm in contrast to

is huge,

off his shoes and reached for me; I quickly

sleep, I'm

"Seems like, your cooperation earlier was just to signal

smirked, "Too bad, Gregory will never

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

spine and hurriedly ran towards

the doorknob, a strong hand

was hot on my ear, making my skin

care much for this

knew my efforts were

out the door, I was still

weren't pregnant, I might

last

het

for a slim

of survival.