Max listened to him and rubbed his back for support. She was glad he trusted her enough to rely on her so much just like she could to him. When she was younger she`d hoped of have had this kind of relationship with her husband and now that she`s all grown up and is now a lycan she has that relationship with him. He may not be her husband but in the wolf pack your mate is equal to your other half which also meant that you were sort of married in that sense there was just no need for a ceremony and stuff.