Lost Me Gained Regret

"Don't fight it," he whispered softly, his gaze locked on mine. "Trust me. I'm here, don't be scared, okay?"

I wasn't scared, not really. But never before had I so desperately wanted to be in his arms.

"Okay, you've seen the person. Can we go back now?" I asked, hoping to end this madness.

Samuel's smile faded a bit at that. The woman had a way of softening Gregory, making it clear he couldn't stay.

Perfect for Mark to take him away.

Their goals were aligned, after all.

"Mark and his mercenaries aren't like me," Samuel continued, a hint of warning in his tone. "They follow the money. Pay them enough, and they'll do whatever you ask."

But before Samuel could elaborate, one of his guys rushed in, panic written all over his face. "Boss, it's bad! Garry's gang is making a move on us."

"Garry?" Samuel's face darkened as he turned to Gregory, the joviality gone. "After all my sincerity, this is how you repay me?"

"Take him," he ordered coldly. "Luke, get your men and get this lady out of here."

Mark wasn't interested in wasting more time here.

had indeed struck a deal with Garry, he might escape

with you," I protested, clinging to the helicopter's edge, but my strength was

Gregory into a sieve," Mark threatened, a grim promise in his

moment before

the mercenaries aimed their guns at

yelled out

"Greg!"

Lucius appeared with a team, Christine Jackson by his side. Relief washed over me, knowing Gregory had

with Samuel. He had even

watched as his men fell one by

Instead, he pulled out a gun and pressed it against my

twisted resolve in his voice. "We might as

tracks, then

"Don't play tricks. You'd never let

never leaving me. "But I can't bear the thought of her getting hurt. If taking her means she'll be safe from harm,

convinced it was

е

eyes flashed dangerously. "Since you love her so much, why don't you die for her? Then you