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 door

hands empty, not bringing me

sick," I said, trying to sound proactive,

down on the bed,

you

was incredibly calm in contrast to

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

his shoes and reached for me; I

sleep, I'm not

squinted, "Seems like, your cooperation earlier

Gregory will never

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

spine and hurriedly

a strong hand clasped around my

hot on my ear,

much for this child

my efforts were

it out the door, I

weren't pregnant, I

last

het

for a slim

of survival.