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

his hands empty, not

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

sat down on the bed, then began to

are you doing!" I

in

is huge, don't you have

kicked off his shoes and reached for me; I quickly

you sleep, I'm

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

"Too bad, Gregory will

closer, his obsession became apparent, "From now

my spine and hurriedly ran towards

my hand touched the doorknob, a strong hand clasped around

hot on my

for this child

knew my efforts were

it out the door, I was still on

I might

last

het

for a slim

of survival.