Chapter 53)Ask Around

***Maria's POV*** A deep set frown fell on Wolfie's face, and for a second, I wanted to take what I said back, but only because I didn't need my image of myself rubbing off on him. He already thinks of me lowly enough, I don't need his respect for me going down even more. "Welp, all fixed up. Time for me to go," I stated curtly and practically ran away. I got back to the group and everyone was talking in a circle. Happy turned to look at me. "How is he?" I kept my face blank but nodded. "Fine. What are we talking about?" I changed the subject quickly. "We think we should retreat," Stephan started. I immediately felt my eyebrows furrow together. That sounds like a terrible idea. And I was about to tell him so, but he spoke first after seeing my reaction. "Not all the way," he reassured, "Just to somewhere safe — or at least safer — that way we can take time to hea