Victoria's pov

I woke up extra early so that I could leave for work before anyone else woke up. Of course, I'll need to get a ride from Luka given that I don't have my car yet, and I would definitely get lost in the woods. But I decided to let him get some more rest first.

After applying my lipstick and tightening my hair, I made my way downstairs to grab something to eat. I tiptoed passed Luka's room as I went to get breakfast before waking him.

It took me a while to actually find the kitchen.. The house was too big for its own good. To my surprise, everyone except Luka and Caleb was already in the kitchen eating and talking.

Great.

"Good morning" I greeted, expecting a little manners, but of course, no one answered.

"Not too many at once please" I muttered sarcastically and actually received a chuckle from Lincoln.

I got myself a sandwich and went to the farthest end of the kitchen to eat alone. I noticed Twinkle's bowl was full and I thought it must've been Luka who filled it.

The scraping of a chair caught my attention and I noticed Lincoln was making his way towards me. For more tormenting I suppose.

"Hi" he said with a small smile. Okayyyy?

"What's the prank? I'm really not up for any games." I retorted unamusingly. He held up his hands in mock surrender with a light chuckle.

"I'm not messing with you" He looked genuine, but I still didn't believe him. "I'm just trying to make amends. I was being an ass last night"

I was silent for a moment but decided to answer.

"Yes you were " I muttered and he laughed loudly. It was contagious and I found myself chuckling too.

He was silent for a while before he spoke again. "I'm sorry for the way I acted last night. It's just that we don't have pleasant history with outsiders and it's literally in my nature to be overprotective of my people" I nodded in understanding.

" I get it. I would too if I had so many people I hold dare to me. But I assure you, I mean you and your family no harm, I'm just here until my house is fixed. I may even leave earlier"

"Well I hope we can put this behind us and start over. Caleb gave us a proper lecture about being kind to you. He said you're fun, I'll like to see that for myself"

I should really thank Caleb for sticking up for me.

"And don't worry about those two, they'll come around. But that protective gene runs through their veins more prominent than mine, so it might be harder" He continued while I finished my coffee.

I simply nodded as I checked the time, seeing that it was almost time to leave. It was a Saturday morning, which meant I'd get to leave work early today, so I planned to go spend some time at the diner after.

"I'll get going now" I announced with a grunt as I stood up.

since Luka's still sleeping" Lincoln

was a bit skeptical. Luckily, I saw

have to be

landed on me, which made him automatically relax

up? I thought you went off by yourself"

gentleman would I be if I let the little nurse wonder off alone Luka?" Lincoln taunted with a

back. "Anyways let's go

quick 'bye' to Lincoln as the rest stayed silent. We drove

forgot to arrange for my

worry about that. I already dealt with it" Luka replied coolly. I just stared at

even do that? This only happened

"I have my ways"

know the

something but I wouldn't let him.. It's my house after all. Even though he's obviously rich, I knew I wouldn't

sat in silence for another hour as I just enjoyed his presence. My favourite song came on the radio and I began to sing loudly, wiggling

you. " I said

when I get a reason

I saw

expect to

don't know.. I just thought I could,

even know half the things about me so you wouldn't know the first thing about fixing me." His tone was harsh and

hurt. I didn't get why it always made him angry. He didn't answer as we drove into

me

you mean? You're a nice guy so why

do you want it to be your duty to save me?

him. If we continued this friendship, maybe he would've known eventually anyways. So,

parents left me. I mean like, they completely left me at home and moved away. My aunt was called to take care of me

but we both knew that they just didn't want me. My aunt kinda resented me for it. She loved her sister, and she never saw her as a bad person, so it was like I held onto her life. She wanted to get married, get a home for herself and kids, but she always felt like she had a duty to me and my mom

me like a gem. But one day all of that changed" I paused and stole a glance at him. He looked interested as he peered into my eyes. I didn't even realized that

out she was pregnant, he left. She was hurt but she was beyond happy and I was happy for her too because

with some friends. I rebelled and went home late. She was up and she was furious. I was kinda drunk so I wasn't being fair, I had one of those teen-age breakdowns saying stuff I didn't mean and acting all bitchy. We had

and grief of that egregious

and I had to take my drunk ass self and drive her to the hospital. Luckily we arrived unharmed and they took her into the emergency room" I muffled the words

lost the baby because of me!

cradling me like a baby and providing me comfort. I snuggled my head in his shoulder for comfort, gripping his shirt like he'd disappear in thin air. Maybe it was a bit inappropriate given that our friendship was still fresh,

voice was a hush whisper, since I didn't have the energy to speak louder. I was just below his ears, so it was loud enough for him to

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