Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 1536

of sweat appeared on her forehead as she heard Matthew softly suggest, "Aubree, take a look outside."

As soon as Aubree lay down, she felt her body tighten up. She shut her eyes, trying to ease herself into the moment and shake off the persistent shadows of her past. That familiar queasy sensation rose again, but she stifled it, not wanting to upset Matthew. A light sheen Blinking, Aubree turned her head to glance out the window and was met with the sight of a pack of wolves wandering below, seemingly drawn to the light.

Matthew edged closer, both of them entranced by the scene, his chest brushing against her back. Yet, neither seemed to notice this closeness, lost in the spectacle outside.

"They're probably just curious about the lights. I've heard tales of folks trying to cross these plains in regular cars, only to be taken by wolves," Matthew remarked casually.

Aubree was taken aback, but it made sense. It wasn't just wolves; there could be bears or cougars out there too.

She watched as the wolves settled under the soft glow, curling up to sleep. Just a slight turn and she had a clear view.

With that, the unsettling memories faded away.

Matthew gently tucked the blanket around her. "If you're feeling uneasy, just look outside. Imagine you're sleeping out under the stars, the earth as your bed. We're not so different from the animals in the end," he comforted her.

Taking his advice, Aubree turned to watch the wolves, warmth spreading in her chest, and soon drifted into a deep, peaceful sleep-her best in a long while.

before he carefully turned to spoon her, wrapping his arm around her waist, drawing

slept through the

in the morning light, Matthew had already pulled away

eating, she joined him at the wheel, gazing out at the endless

the vast landscape, racing

grown, her eyes fixed on the celestial display above. Concerned she might catch a chill, Matthew had spread thick

the distant howls

her, asking, "Do the

"Yeah," she replied.

I saw them here. Stayed up all

to him. "When did

times since. Whenever I need to clear my head, this place brings me peace. The stars, the sky, the sunsets-they're

at the

then, her view was blocked as Matthew's face came

face approach, then felt a warm kiss land on her lips. Her body-

awkward at first, soon