"Aw, come on Rose....he''ll be fine with us! We''ll watch over him." Zack teased.


    Shadow laughed. "Shut the hell up!"


    Matthew giggled.


    No further words came out of Rose''s mouth, only a small sigh.Stolen from its rightful author, this tale is not meant to be on Amazon; report any sightings.


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    After feasting on some trout, Matthew relaxed. In all his life, he had never felt so peaceful. Alive! Invincible! Free from society.


    The woods were quiet and truly a good home, with good friends....old and new.


    Max wandered off to hang out at his usual spot, this time, with no one else looking....Matthew decided to go finally talk to him.