Maria POV
We walked slowly back to the packhouse, enjoying each others company. I held onto Matt’s hand tightly, afraid he would disappear. It felt surreal to have watched him die, then bring him back to life. I said a silent thank you to Bella, and prayed quietly to Selene.
“What’s going on in that pretty little head of yours?” Matt asked me, softly. His big brown eyes stared into mine, and I melted a little inside.
“I’m just thanking Selene for saving you.” I whispered, closing my eyes. A single tear rolled down my cheek, and Matt swiped it away with his thumb.
“You saved me.” He replied, pulling my head into his chest. My arms wrapped around his waist of their own accord, and I rested my cheek against him, listening to his heartbeat rhythmically beating.
“It wasn’t me.” I said
