Victoria's pov

Luka was tense the whole way. It was like he was already regretting letting me stay with him. All he told me was that he lived with his brother, sister and two friends, Caleb being one of them. I was confused as to why he invited me to stay with him and then was having second thoughts.

"You know if you're having second thoughts..." I dragged, giving him a hint. He glanced at me then shook his head.

"No it's okay. It's the least I can do since you saved my life" Well I haven't completely saved it yet.

I simply smiled, telling him thanks silently but said nothing else.

The ride was long and deep in the woods. He wasn't lying when he said it was far. We were driving for almost an hour since we hit the woods and I haven't seen anything yet.

I looked at him again and it looked like he was having one of those arguments with himself again. He gripped the steering wheel tightly, and his jaw clenched now and then. His expression changed from time to time, like one you had when you're in a heated argument.

I felt kinda bad, but I told him countless times that he didn't have to accommodate me, but he was the one who insisted.

"Aren't you going to inform your family that I'm coming?" I noticed I didn't see him make a phone call. As much as it was his house too, I think it appropriate that he inform the others, out of respect.

"I already did" He said in a surprisingly calm tone, completely contrasting to his facial expression.

"When?"

"Don't you worry your pretty little head about that" He chuckled lightly. I guess he called when I was packing maybe?

As we pulled into something that looked like a town, I couldn't help but wonder how I didn't know that there was a whole town in the woods. I don't think anyone knew.

Before we got in the town, a couple miles before, I noticed some men patrolling the area. Luka said they were border patrol, but he didn't elaborate. That seemed fair given that they are a secluded community just randomly living in the woods.

Maybe they were some tribe or something. Maybe that's the big secret? It must've been really hard for Luka to even bring me here. I should really give him a big warm hug to thank him for helping.

I love warm hugs, even though I'm not the mushy type. I don't have many people to share them with, making them much warmer and much needed when I actually got them.

But as my mind wandered to warm hugs, something else warm swamped my thoughts.

"I LEFT TWINKLE!!!!"

***

Twenty heated arguments and 3 hours later, we were on our way back to Luka's house with my precious Twinkle in my hand. We were back in the town that I saw before I forced Luka to turn back for my cat, except it was now dark and I was exhausted.

I kept my head against the window with my eyes closed, while Twinkle kept hissing at Luka every couple minutes. Maybe she blamed him for making me leave her. I held her tight because I was not planning on meeting in an accident, and from the looks of it, he was terrified. It was kinda cute if you asked me.

to a stop after a couple minutes of more driving. I opened my eyes to see that we stopped in the driveway of a huge house. And here I

my eyes as I refocused them on the mansion. Anybody would've been even

live in this mansion?" I asked, astonished. How did they even find their way

as he hopped out. I followed closely behind

sure you aren't in the

head. I pursed my lips in thought, trying to find another alternative, but ultimately I concluded

you think this is big, you should see the one where almost everyone in our-..community lives" He added with

to live amongst each other, like a big family. Some people however, decide

they love being close to each other, some point in your life you're gonna want some sort of

I asked, being that it seemed

like that"

I never criticized people's beliefs or ways of living. Everyone is different. Besides, if I had the chance to be a

door, I realized he got tenser each step, and so did

anyone make you feel like you don't belong. And don't worry, they'll warm up to you " He said as he pushed the door open. I was confused at first until I was met with three

Well then.

me silently to get out. They were two men, one looking a lot like Luka, so I assumed that was

who shook me up a bit. Her face held not just a scowl, but her eyes were filled with hatred for this little stranger. She looked like a splitting girl version

was there to stay forever. I might even leave earlier, since we make each other uncomfortable. As soon as I was about to introduce myself, Caleb came from one of the halls beaming

side hug. He stepped back a little too much for my

down as she ran off to explore, but my theory was made null when their expressions remained the same. Well it's

I'm Victoria" I shyly offered them a

very uncomfortable. Just like them, I had feelings too and they ought

Well I tried.

I'll be at work most of the days anyways. When I was about to

it, I will. This is Ty,

Noted.

of the little respect I had left for

to my room with Luka. The room was bigger than the one at my house,

The ceiling was a contrasting deep red, matching the covers on the bed. A beautiful chandelier

me?" I asked in amazement, peering

for you to stay here, it came

him and gave him that hug I promised him in my mind. He seemed shocked at first but quickly hugged me back, as something like

was settled in. He was honestly so nice. If only that life

why, but the logical part reminded it

my shoulders, so I decided to take a long shower to relax my nerves. It was refreshing and just what I needed,

tune in my head, humming softly as I dried my hair. My hums paused swiftly when I heard a little shouting somewhere. It stopped shortly

of

my business, but I

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