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.

was sound asleep before he carefully turned to spoon her, wrapping his arm around her waist,

slept through the

morning light, Matthew had already pulled away and

joined him at the wheel, gazing out at the

fourteen days, they drove through the vast landscape, racing with the swiftest creatures, observing their

Her confidence had grown, her eyes fixed

to the distant howls of

her, asking, "Do

"Yeah," she replied.

first time I saw them here.

"When did

his eyes as memories washed over him. "I've returned a few times since. Whenever I need to clear my head,

profile, then back at the stars. "Your teenage years sound

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

watched his face approach, then felt a warm kiss land on her lips. Her body- stiffened at the touch, and the

kiss, a bit awkward at first, soon