Betrayed By Him Claimed By His Rival
Jack’s arms wrapped around me, solid and comforting, as if he could protect me from everything that had happened, everything that might still come.
“I can’t believe it,” I managed to choke out, my voice muffled by his shirt. “I’m really out. I’m free.”
His hand moved gently up and down my back, soothing me with his touch. “You’re free, Samantha. It’s over. You never have to look back.”
I pulled back, just enough to see his face, my heart still racing. “How did this even happen? How am I free?”
A shadow crossed his features for a brief second before his smile returned. “It wasn’t me. My father… he pulled some strings, talked to the President. He got you a pardon.”