Matthew just nodded when told him thank you. He’d do just about thing for his best friend including keeping this woman he didn’t know from harm. They exchanged a few pleasantries then Michael was gone. He watched his friend disappear back into the forest. Bring his attention back to the woman in front of him. She was beautiful with brunette hair and brown eyes. How did this beautiful woman get into herself in such trouble that she needed federal protection. He wondered then pushed it said . Telling himself he didn’t care. Deep down he did.<br/>“Nice meet you, Matthew Cobb “he said gruffly  taking her hand in his firmly given it a light shake.  Letting it go. “ I’ll give you hand with your things” He went to side of her horse and took a few of her belongings. The strode back the cabin. Place one of her bags on the porch then open the door. He figured she she get the rest of her things and followed.<br/>“Your room here to the right” He said over his shoulder as pass thought the living room. There were a few wooden chairs in front of the fire place. A stew was cooking in the kettle on the fire. Matthew place her bags a on the quilt covered bed. It was a small room but neat and clean with a small dresser. Sitting on top was a flower painted water pitcher and wash basin.<br/>“Make yourself comfortable. There some water in that pitcher if you like to freshen up” Matthew said as he heard her footsteps. Matthew turned to face her. “ I have a stew cooking it should be ready to eat if you’re hungry.” Just because he didn’t really want her there didn’t mean he had to rude to her. Momma did teach me some manners he thought.