When Love Breaks by Jack

When they realize this was all just a wild goose chase to save someone, they’d be in hot water with two major families. There was a good chance they wouldn’t even make it out of these waters alive-might end up as shark bait.

Gregory’s eyes were steely, “Just do as I say.”

“Understood.”

Seeing Gregory’s resolve, Lucius complied without further ado.

“Gregory.”

After Lucius left, Dailey spoke up, “Lucius has a point. Getting into this mess is easy; getting out, not so much. And how can you be so sure we can help Jordan take down Norman? What if we fail?”

A slight smile played on Gregory’s lips, his usual recklessness not fully masked by his pallor.

“Go, find a way to get a message to Mr. Rock.”

Dailey instantly got it, chuckling, “You’re still the craftiest of us all.”

…

After filling up on a hearty meal, I started feeling drowsy.

Especially since the wind had died down, and the ship sailed smoothly, making it hard to keep my eyes open.

I leaned against the headboard, trying to stay awake, but eventually, my eyes shut.

sound of the door opening

hands empty, not bringing me

trying to

down on the bed,

are you

was incredibly calm in contrast to my panic,

a brief silence, I asked, “This ship is huge, don’t you have your own room

reached for me; I quickly got up to avoid

sleep, I’m not

like, your cooperation earlier was just to signal

Gregory

obsession became apparent, “From now on, you’re mine, Jane.

spine

a strong hand clasped around my

my ear, making my skin

much for this child either, trying to

my efforts

the door,

I might

last

het

for

of survival.