Sam’s POV
“I’m not doing it,” I said, my voice shaking with uncertainty.
Mata’s eyes narrowed, and for a split second, I saw something cold, something lethal, flash in them. “You don’t have a choice. Remember who marked you. You think you can walk away from this? You think you can turn your back on me and walk free?”
I took a step back, but my body felt like it was frozen to the spot.
“No one walks away from me, Sam. You’re mine now,” she said, her voice low and menacing. “And if you don’t carry out this task,, I’ll make sure you end up just like those people over there.”
“I’ll do it,” I said, the words leaving my mouth before I could think.
Mata’s lips curved into a smile, but it wasn’t a smile of relief. It was a smile of triumph. “Good,” she said, stepping forward. “You’ve made t
