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Samantha took a deep breath and looked at Logan and his pack. "I know this is a difficult decision," she said, her voice filled with emotion. "But I think Jake and Lily are right. We can't keep living in fear and secrecy. We need to be able to live our lives openly and honestly, without constantly looking over our shoulders."

Logan looked at her with a mixture of surprise and concern. "But what about the risks?" he asked, his voice filled with concern. "What if the humans reject us, or worse, try to harm us?"

"I understand your concerns," Samantha said, her voice steady. "But I believe that the risks are worth it. We need to be able to live our lives as our true selves, without fear or shame. We need to be able to love and support each other, and to be there for each other in times of need. That's what being a pack means to me."

Logan looked at her for a long moment, and then he nodded. "You're right," he said, his voice filled with determination. "We need to be able to live our lives as our true selves. We'll find a way to make it work, no matter what the risks are."

The pack cheered, and Samantha felt a wave of relief and happiness wash over her. She knew that they still had a long journey ahead of them, but she was ready to face it with Logan and his pack by her side. She was finally where she belonged, in the arms of her mate, the lone wolf.