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.

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

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

all he said as he hopped out. I followed closely

sure you aren't in

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

is big, you should see the one where almost everyone in our-..community lives" He added with a proud hint in his voice. Before I could ask further questions,

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

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

apartment complex then?" I asked, being that it seemed like the most

like that" He

if I had the chance to be a part of such a big 'family' and live together in

the door, I realized he got tenser each

make you feel like you don't belong. And don't worry, they'll warm up to you " He

Well then.

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 nice, gentle

girl was the 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

since we make each other uncomfortable. As soon as I was about to introduce

while my friend" He cheered as he gave me a side hug. He stepped back a little too much for my liking and that's when I noticed I still had

she ran off to explore,

Victoria" I shyly offered them a smile despite the

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

Well I tried.

stay out of their ways until I leave. Simple. I'll be at work most of the days anyways. When I was about to ask Luka

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

Noted.

little respect I had left for them, and turned to

bigger than the one at my

complemented its soft colour. The ceiling was a contrasting deep red, matching the covers on the bed. A beautiful chandelier hung in the center

about me and design this room specifically for me?" I asked in amazement,

to stay here, it came to mind first, given that you're always wearing something

my mind. He seemed shocked at first but quickly hugged me back, as something like a purr came from his chest. I giggled quietly at the sound and vibrating of his chest, realizing how he

honestly so nice. If only that life in him could be ignited again. As much as he smiled occasionally, I could see

but the logical part reminded it

decided to take a long shower to relax my nerves. It was

paused swiftly when I heard a little shouting somewhere. It

I heard some hushed shouting with my nosey self. I stopped in front of a doubled door bedroom and pressed my ears against the door

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

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