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

okay.. " I didn't trust his intentions yet, so I was a bit skeptical. Luckily, I saw Luka enter

he have to be

eyes scanned the kitchen worryingly till they landed on me, which

I thought you went off by yourself" He mumbled through a yawn as he

let the little nurse wonder off alone Luka?" Lincoln taunted with a

you care?" He shot back. "Anyways let's go Victoria" he nodded towards the door, silently telling me to

not sparing a glance at anyone. I just muttered a quick 'bye' to Lincoln as the rest stayed silent. We drove

muttered "I forgot to arrange for my

already dealt with it" Luka replied coolly.

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

"I have my ways"

stress, just let me know the costs" I sighed in relief,

but I wouldn't let him.. It's my house after all. Even though he's obviously rich, I knew I wouldn't be comfortable with him

loudly, wiggling in my chair as I shouted at the top of my voice. I caught a glimpse

smile more, it suits you. " I said truthfully.

smile when I

know" I told him softly and carefully. I

do you expect to do that

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

the

it always made him angry. He didn't answer as we drove into town, my mood completely

me anyways?" He asked after a

do you mean? You're a nice guy so why

want it to be your duty

was okay to tell him. If we continued this friendship, maybe he would've known eventually anyways. So, I took a while before I started speaking, just to

I was one year old, my parents left me. I mean like, they completely left me at home and moved away. My aunt was called to take care of me 'until they return', but they didn't "

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

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

happy and I was happy for her too because of the baby. She deserved it" Here comes the hard part, I thought as

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

shame and grief of that egregious night

my drunk ass 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.

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

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 to provide me comfort, I didn't mind. I took a while before I

a hush whisper, since I didn't have the energy to speak louder. I was just below his ears, so it was

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