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.

as they walked, his gaze casually sweeping their surroundings. Passing a bush, something reflective caught his eye, but he kept quiet, only pointing to the

an undeveloped forest

thrilled Gregory

it's not developed yet. If you've got plans, we'll build to

the bush another quick

eagerly, "I've brought in a chef from your country, cooked

Gregory was unimpressed.

was no surprise to

gestured to a chair

took the seat without a

beside him, eagerly

companions barely dared to

was also on

belonged to the Myers family,

came looking to reclaim

Pearl had come too.

Gregory's

the

a sanatorium getting novel

swnov

after the Myers fortune;

pain she endured, she

Jane died, Gregory