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.

of more driving. I opened my eyes to see that

saw my shocked expression, at which he discreetly laughed at me. I rolled my eyes as I refocused them on the mansion. Anybody would've been even a bit surprised. Even Twinkle stared in amazement. She must've been excited for

live in this mansion?" I asked, astonished. How did

as he hopped out. I followed

sure you aren't

the explanation’, I thought as he just chuckled and shook his head. I pursed my lips

lives" He added with a proud hint in his voice. Before

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

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

like an apartment complex then?" I asked,

that"

living. Everyone is different. Besides, if I had the chance to be a part of such a big 'family' and live together in such harmony,

I realized he got tenser each step, and so did Twinkle. She was

are welcome here because I invited you okay? Don't let 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 pairs

Well then.

expecting us. The way they stood across the grand living room, telling me silently to get out. They were two men, one looking a lot like Luka, so I assumed that was one sibling. My eyes travelled to the other male. I could see that he was a

one 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 of the first male, and I assumed they must be twins. This was

I 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 at

gave me a side hug. He stepped back a little too much for my liking and that's when I noticed

of cats and that's why they were being so mean? I put her down as she ran off to explore, but my theory was made null when their expressions remained the

shyly offered them a smile despite the

felt bad. They weren't the most hospitable people, and it made me very uncomfortable. Just like them, I had feelings too and they ought to know that. However, if they want

Well I tried.

decided to just stay out of their ways until I leave. Simple. I'll be at work most of

one wants to do it, I will. This is Ty, Lincoln and Emma"

Noted.

them out of the little respect I had left for them, and turned to ask Luka to show me where I'd

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

red, matching the

for me?" I asked in amazement, peering around the room. He chuckled lightly as he leaned against the door

stay here, it came to mind first, given

him in my mind. He seemed shocked at first but quickly hugged me back, as something like

and made sure I was settled in. He was honestly so nice. If only that life in him could be ignited again. As much as he smiled occasionally, I could

why, but the logical part reminded it to

was resting in my shoulders, so I decided to take a long shower to relax my nerves.

my hair. My hums paused swiftly when I heard a little shouting somewhere.

of a doubled door bedroom and pressed my ears against the door as I tried to hear what the

down I knew it wasn't my business, but

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