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.

still sleeping" Lincoln offered sweetly, causing me to gasp

intentions yet, so I was a bit skeptical. Luckily, I saw Luka enter the kitchen looking like a very

does he have to be so damn

on me,

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

I be if I let the

"Anyways let's go Victoria" he nodded towards the

quick 'bye' to Lincoln as the

muttered "I forgot to arrange for my

that. I already dealt with it" Luka replied coolly. I

do that? This only happened yesterday" I mean, I wasn't complaining

"I have my ways"

a lot of stress, just let me know the costs" I sighed in relief, happy that the hard part was dealt

looked like he was about to say something but I wouldn't let him.. It's my house after all.

sing loudly,

should really smile more, it suits you. " I said

when I get a

carefully. I saw

do you expect to

to do it? I don't know.. I just thought I could, but he took my

the first thing about fixing me." His tone was harsh and I flinched under his

get why it always made him angry. He didn't answer as we drove into

in me anyways?"

nice guy so

I mean why do you want it to be your duty to save

If we continued this friendship, maybe he

completely left me at home 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

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 like she had a duty to me and my mom even if it was unfair to her"

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

found what she thought was love, but the moment she found out she was pregnant, he left. She was hurt but she was beyond happy and I was happy for her too because of the baby. She deserved it" Here comes the hard part, I thought as I gathered my jumbled

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.

grief of that egregious night bathed my memory and

self and drive her to the hospital. Luckily we arrived unharmed 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

lost the baby" I whispered while I squeezed my eyes shut. "She lost the baby because of me! " I shouted at no one in particular. It

unbuckled himself as he pulled me on his lap, cradling me like a baby and providing me comfort. I snuggled my head in his shoulder for comfort, gripping his shirt like he'd disappear in thin air. Maybe it was a bit inappropriate given that our friendship was still fresh, but if he believed this was the only way

same" My voice was a hush whisper, since I didn't have the energy to speak louder. I was just below his

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