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.

opened my eyes to see that we stopped in the driveway of a huge house. And here I thought

would've been even a bit surprised. Even Twinkle stared in amazement. She must've been excited

I asked, astonished. How

all he said as he hopped out. I followed closely behind with my heart racing in

sure you aren't in

he just chuckled and shook his head. I pursed my lips in thought, trying to find another alternative, but ultimately

lives" He added with a proud hint in his voice. Before I could ask further questions,

people however, decide to move out for more privacy, especially when they find their

as it seems like they love being close to each other, some point in your life

then?" I asked, being that it

that"

criticized people's beliefs or ways of 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,

approached the door, I realized he got tenser each step, and so did Twinkle. She was acting

they'll warm up to you " He said as he pushed the door open. I was confused at first until I

Well then.

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

with hatred for this little stranger. She looked like a splitting

might even leave earlier, since we make each

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

so mean? I put her down as she ran off to explore, but my theory was made null when their expressions remained

Victoria" I shyly offered them a smile

had feelings too and they ought to know that. However, if they want to

Well I tried.

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

wants to do it, I will. This is Ty,

Noted.

the little respect I had left for

Caleb alone, I made my way to my room with Luka. The room was bigger than the one at my house, but not too big. It was perfect. Almost

white and the furniture complemented its soft colour. The ceiling was a contrasting deep red, matching the covers on the bed. A beautiful

me?" I asked in amazement, peering around the room.

not exactly, but when I offered for you to stay here, it came to mind first, given that you're

mind. He seemed shocked at first but quickly hugged me back, as something like a purr came from his chest. I giggled

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,

to know why, but the

weight of the day was resting in my shoulders, so I decided to take a long shower to relax my

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

my nosey self. I stopped in front of a doubled door bedroom and pressed my ears against the door as I tried to hear what the commotion

down I knew it wasn't my business, but I simply couldn't

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