Victoria's pov

I woke up to an empty bed, the spot beside me no longer had Luka. I felt slightly disappointed, but then the events of last night came rushing back. That's when it hit me. He must've gone to get the work done.

I stretched the sleepiness from my body, checking the time to see that it was 11 am. How did I manage to sleep that long?

I quickly brushed my teeth and put on suitable clothing, not even bothering to fix my hair as I ventured off to the kitchen for breakfast--I mean lunch.

"Well look who decided to get up today" Lincoln snickered as I entered the living room.

"Oh shut u-" I stopped mid sentence, when three unfamiliar faces turned to face me.

"Well hello" I greeted politely, attempting to fix my hair. Why did I choose today to look like crap?

"You're right Lincoln, she does look like our Ella" The lady said as she approached me.

"Your Ella?" I asked, feeling confused.

"These are Ella's parents, and this is her little brother, Mark" Lincoln introduced, pointing at the young man beside him.

"Younger brother," Mark corrected. "I'm not little."

I giggled at his cute effort to seem older. He didn't look a day past 15.

"It's nice to meet you." I offered shyly, shaking their hands. "I'm sorry I had no clue you guys were here. I would've made myself more presentable" I muttered, slightly embarrassed.

I assumed they were the visitors that Luka had yesterday. It made me wonder why he didn't tell me.

"That's okay love. We don't mind, we're in your home after all" The woman said, taking me by surprise.

"You know?" Wasn't it awkward to know that their dead daughter's mate has another mate that looks like her?

"Of course we do. Luka filled us in yesterday. That's what he invited us over to talk to us about. We were supposed to meet you yesterday, but it got late so we had to leave. By the way, I'm Rose and this is my mate, Edward"

Edward shook my hand firmly, but I could see the longing in his eyes. I must've brought back so many memories for him.

"I'm sorry" I blurted out before I could stop myself. Great, now they're gonna think I pity them.

"You don't have to be sorry dear. We've come to terms with everything. Luka is so much like a son to us, so we're just happy that he's happy" Edward assured, giving me a side hug.

They seemed like such nice people. How do they do it? The wound must still be so fresh, yet they seemed so joyful. I lost my aunt years ago, and it was still such a touchy subject for me.

Mark took my hand, kissing it gently with charm filled eyes. "It's my pleasure, ma lady" He cooed, while I stifled an awe. Just as I was about to answer, Mama bear appeared from the kitchen, holding cookies in her hand.

"Victoria! You're up, lovely. I see you've already met Rose and Edward." She said as she gave me a cookie. "I'm sure Mark has something he wants to say to you."

head, looking shameful. His parents looked at him with disapproving looks. He led me to the couch where everyone sat, peering

to you last night," he apologized looking down, as confusion flooded

"What do you mean?"

saw, it was me." He looked away from my intense gaze but I could see the

snuck out and roamed the territory" He looked sadder with each word. "I knew I shouldn't have gone outside pack lands, but I was restless.

felt bad for the guy, he was only a curious teenager. Right? But why wasn't

get in trouble. Miss Stella put two and two together and confronted me this morning. I'm really sorry" He ended and I couldn't help but wrap him

as I saw claws emerging from his

how Miss Stella knew it

I mumbled, trying to sooth

was

him. The wolf I saw last night didn't seem like he was just wondering and spotted me through a glass. He was there before I even went to clean that

up. When I walked up to the wolf last night, he got a perfect view of my face. If it was Mark, he would've known I wasn't Ella. And

here a few times when his sister was Luna. The wolf

couldn't have done

scent. I'm not doubting Mark's intelligence, but how would

I'm

would he take the blame and have everyone's wrath on him? What did Mama bear have on him? How did

Something wasn't right here.

I asked, remembering that

doing some work. He had to call off the extra wolves

for this story too? Maybe I was the only one who didn't believe

if it was Mark, he would've been caught last night. And he surely wouldn't have wanted anything to do with me after he noticed I

That would mean she knows Mr Bad Wolf and maybe she's trying to protect him. Surely she wouldn't have

didn't trust her with my life, but I knew she loved her son. She wouldn't put me in immediate danger, knowing she will probably lose

was somewhat safe, but I still had to find out

tummy growling in displeasure. I made myself a Nutella sandwich with some cereal and

over to the door, and closed it. He gave me a

it really you last night?" His face scrunched into surprise for a split second, but I caught it just before he

said sadly. Damn

to make you

was then and there that I got confirmation that he

for, but he automatically knew who I was talking about. He didn't ask me who I was referring to, and that gave

I'm a curious cat with a few psychology tricks up my

last night? If you really are the wolf, you would know" I played along to see if I could

one with myself and my wolf completely yet" He replied, but I could see that he was telling the truth

know what this wolf wants. We all here could be

Victoria, but I don't know what you're talking about. I was that wolf and the last thing I want for you guys is to put you in danger"

he wasn't the wolf, but for some reason he couldn't fess up. But apparently Mama bear told him the real story, hence

it must've been important, since he was so hell bent on keeping the truth

gonna be the

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