I felt my body heave. How could he leave me?
His lips were suddenly on my forehead. "I love you, baby."
But he didn't. Not really. How could he leave me if he loved me?
"I'll be back for you."
I tried to lift up but already I was sinking instead, the darkness pulling at me.
"I'll see ya soon."
But even before I was swallowed in sleep I knew it was a lie. There was no way of knowing when or where I would lay eyes on Sam Kage again.
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End of Book Two