His Mate - 34. Outsmarted

Samantha's POV

The statement feels so surreal.

Is this the end?

The everlasting torture Michael forced upon us is over?

I look over at Jack and he rubs my back. The gesture calms my nerves. I toss him a sad smile. "We're gonna be okay." And for the first time since I've gotten here, I believed it.

The day went by slowly, but I finally got into my bed. Jack lays next to me shirtless, I can't help but admire.

"Like what you see?" Jack teases.

"Absolutely." I respond.

Jack lets out a breath of amusement. He wraps his arm around me, cuddling me close to him.

"Be safe tomorrow, Samantha. I can't bear losing you again." Jack caresses my arm.

"You won't." I assure. Jack brings his lips down to my forehead and leaves a soft kiss. My wolf howls with love. I smile up at him.

The rest of the night is silent and long. Jack and I lay there holding each other until the sun comes up. I get up and walk over to my w