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.

his gaze casually sweeping their surroundings. Passing a bush, something reflective caught his eye, but he kept

that an undeveloped forest

was thrilled Gregory was

developed yet. If you've

bush another quick

in a chef from your country,

Gregory was unimpressed.

like that was no

Samuel gestured to a chair as they entered the dining

the seat

him,

barely dared

also on

had taken what belonged to the Myers

came looking to

Pearl had come too.

escaping Gregory's

the same,

a sanatorium getting novel

swnov

after the Myers fortune;

endured, she intended to repay

Gregory would surely be