Lost Me Gained Regret

"Stop daydreaming." Mark leaned in, his voice a whisper of certainty, "Even if he makes it to this island, he can't take you away. I won't let you two meet, either."

After his words to me, he turned to Samuel, "Tell him whatever you need to keep him off our backs, doesn't matter if he's here or not. I'll figure out my own place to stay. And don't worry about food, I've got it covered. In a couple days, me and my crew will be out of here." Samuel, playing his cards close to his chest, only let out a terse, "Whatever."

My heart sank. No more time to stall.

...

When Gregory got to the shore, he scanned the area, counting heads.

"Release them."

Samuel hurried over, arms wide for a hug.

Gregory sidestepped, cutting straight to the chase, "Where's my love?"

Samuel's gaze clung to Gregory as if trying to read his mind.

Suppressing his anger, Gregory demanded again.

"Relax, they're fine. I've prepared a meal, let's eat first," Samuel offered.

A hint of something flashed in Gregory's eyes before he coldly nodded in agreement.

Samuel couldn't hide his glee. He had Gregory right where he wanted him.

gaze casually sweeping their surroundings. Passing a bush, something

that an undeveloped

was thrilled Gregory

If you've got plans, we'll build to

another quick glance before moving

in a chef

Gregory was unimpressed.

that was no surprise

a chair as they

took the seat

sat beside him, eagerly

barely

was also

the

came looking to reclaim the Myers

Pearl had come too.

escaping Gregory's clutches,

never the

a sanatorium getting novel

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after the Myers fortune; she

she intended to

Gregory would