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,

sick,” I said, trying to sound proactive,

the bed, then

you doing!”

incredibly calm in

I asked, “This ship is huge,

his shoes and reached for me; I quickly got

sleep,

your cooperation earlier was just

smirked, “Too bad, Gregory

he stepped closer, his obsession became apparent,

felt a chill down my spine and hurriedly ran

doorknob, a strong hand

breath was hot on my ear,

seems you don’t care much for this child either,

knew my efforts were

the door, I

I might jumping overboard

last

het

hoping for

of survival.