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 reflective caught his eye, but he kept quiet, only pointing

that an undeveloped forest

was thrilled Gregory was initiating

not developed yet. If you've got plans, we'll

bush another quick glance before

a chef from your

Gregory was unimpressed.

was no surprise

to a chair as

the seat without a

sat beside him, eagerly

barely dared to

was also on

had taken what belonged to the

he came looking to reclaim the Myers

Pearl had come too.

Gregory's clutches,

never the

a sanatorium getting novel

swnov

just after the Myers

she intended

Jane died, Gregory would surely