Lost Me Gained Regret

After Mark Larson left the cabin, I gave the place a once-over.

Nothing.

Stepping outside, I was met with a surprise-people were actually waiting out there.

I tried to keep the irritation from my voice, "You guys with Samuel or Mark?"

Silence. But it was clear-if I made a move, they'd block me.

...

Elsewhere.

Gregory Ford looked like he'd lost his last friend, couldn't even muster the enthusiasm to eat.

Samuel kept piling food onto his plate, but it went unnoticed.

Gregory was usually short on patience, and worrying about Jane Webster didn't help. But he had to play it cool, needed to lower Samuel's guard. "Not hungry," he muttered, standing up to look towards the shore before heading into the forest.

Samuel followed him but got stopped at the entrance.

Gregory had a hunch-Jane was here.

"Don't think just because I'm on this island, you can push me around. I won't be joining the Norman family if I can't see my wife," he declared.

Samuel was cautious, especially about Mark and the influence he had.

past collaborations were always strictly business, with Mark usually keeping his

know, we've got wild animals in the forest, so we keep people around to make sure the newbies don't wander in," Samuel offered, trying to ease the tension. Gregory turned and left

rest in your room. I'll bring her to you soon, safe and

respond, just kept walking to

about to board a boat, Samuel's men surrounded

brown eyes deep and captivating. Samuel, heart racing, stepped closer, unable to hide the admiration

"Ford, you're truly irresistible."

wished nothing more

did just

s to en.kikiston

a flash, he grabbed a guard's gun

demeanor vanished, replaced by a chilling

"Where is she?"

laughed, "Ford,

nor that

leave this island alive."

en.kikiston

aimed their guns at Gregory, ready ready to turn

moment

Chelongs to

vels!

dare. Even

then, a gunshot rang

...