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.

sleeping" Lincoln offered sweetly, causing me to gasp

guess that's okay.. " I didn't trust his intentions yet, so I was a bit skeptical. Luckily, I saw Luka enter the kitchen looking like

does he have to be

scanned the kitchen worryingly till they landed on

went off by yourself" He mumbled through a yawn as he approached

let the little

go Victoria" he nodded towards the door, silently

anyone. I just muttered a quick 'bye' to Lincoln as the rest stayed silent. We drove

forgot to arrange for my

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

only happened

"I have my ways"

stress, just let me know the costs" I sighed

after all. Even though he's obviously rich,

enjoyed his presence. My favourite song came on the radio and I began to sing loudly, wiggling in my chair as I shouted at the top of my voice. I caught a glimpse of him smiling, seeming amused by my

should really smile more, it suits you. " I said truthfully. He glanced at me then shook

smile when I get a reason

and carefully. I saw his jaw clench

do you expect

I don't know.. I just thought I could, but he took

don't even know half the things about me so you wouldn't know the first thing about fixing me." His

wasn't trying to fix you" I whispered, feeling hurt. I didn't get why it always

you so invested in me anyways?"

do you mean? You're a nice guy so

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

it was okay to tell him. If we continued this friendship, maybe he would've known eventually anyways. So, I took

and moved away. My aunt was called to take care of me 'until they return', but they didn't " I started ."After realising that they weren't coming back, my aunt took care of me for years, but she was never

or something, 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

as planned because of me, but she always treated 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

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 a full blown argument, and I didn't know her blood pressure was sky rocket" I sighed as more tears fell. "My little incident and the argument sent is off

the guilt, shame and grief of that egregious night bathed my memory and forged my emotions into

and they took her into the emergency room" I muffled the words out in hopes he would understand. It had been too long since I cried. I always believed I was too tough, but in reality, I just wasn't facing the

I whispered while I squeezed my eyes shut. "She lost the baby because of

disappear in thin air. Maybe it was a bit inappropriate given that our friendship

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

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