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 opening

hands empty,

trying to sound

the bed, then

you doing!" I

was incredibly calm in contrast to my panic,

huge, don't you have your own room to

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

you sleep, I'm not

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

"Too bad, Gregory will never

obsession became apparent, "From now on,

my spine and hurriedly ran towards the

the doorknob, a strong hand clasped around my waist from

was hot on my ear,

don't care much for this child either, trying to run like

my efforts

the door,

I weren't pregnant, I might jumping overboard

last

het

resort, hoping for a

of survival.