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

returned, his hands empty, not bringing

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

sat down on the bed, then began

you doing!"

calm in contrast

huge, don't you

and reached for me; I quickly got

sleep,

squinted, "Seems like, your cooperation earlier was

Gregory will never

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

chill down my spine and

my hand touched the doorknob, a strong

on my ear, making my

for this

knew my

I made it out the door, I was still

pregnant, I might jumping overboard

last

het

resort, hoping for

of survival.