Their routine continued until the warm breath of spring spread over the forest. The snow melted and soon the forest was green and full of life again. Maria had stayed healthy this entire time and showed no sign of her illness returning. Still Shadow stayed close by her side keeping her safe and secure as they could now spend their time peacefully in the small cabin far from the village that stayed far away with the howls of two monsters in the forest now. Bringing about fresh tales of why not to enter their forest at night.
Maria no longer worried about anything as she and Shadow stayed together and enjoyed each other's company in the deep beautiful forest. Together forever now.

The End