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 me

hands empty, not bringing me

ride is making me sick," I said, trying to sound proactive, "When

down on the bed,

you

calm in contrast to

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

off his shoes and reached for me; I quickly

sleep, I'm not

"Seems like, your cooperation earlier

"Too bad, Gregory will never find

became apparent, "From now on,

down my spine and

my hand touched the doorknob, a

hot on my ear,

care much for this child either, trying to run

my

if I made it out the door, I was

weren't pregnant, I might jumping

last

het

hoping for

of survival.