The Human |✔|
Chapter 27

Victoria's Pov

"Yes I'd appreciate that. Thanks Velma, I'll see you soon" I threw the phone beside me as I plopped down on Luka's chest.

"What did she say?" He asked, running his fingers through my hair.

"She said she'll talk to him. She wasn't too pleased about the stunt he pulled"

"Your a tattletale" He snickered playfully. I immediately got up, giving him the 'are you serious' look.

"You're the one who forced me to call her!" I defended, hitting him with a pillow.

"But you didn't have to listen to me" He teased, grabbing the pillow from me and tickling me endlessly.

I wiggled and laughed in his hold, trying to get away. I scrambled to my knees, rushing to the end of the bed, but he pulled me back to his chest before kissing me all over while I laughed like a banshee.

After a few hundred kisses and tickles, he eventually stopped, giving me a chance to breathe.

"I don't like you" I tried to say sternly, as my laughter died down.

"Don't you?" He asked seductively, taking my lips between his teeth. I immediately returned the kiss. I could never get enough of his kisses.

My stomach suddenly started to growl, alerting both of us that it needed breakfast. It felt nice to wake up without a care in the world, getting breakfast whenever I feel like.

We made our way to the kitchen, where Caleb and Ashley were eating their own breakfast.

"Morning" I beamed, stealing a piece of bacon from Ashley's plate.

"You're in a good mood. I thought after being kidnapped you would be less.....peachy" Caleb said and I gave him a strange look.

After we arrived last night, I freshened up and went straight to bed and so did Luka, so how did Caleb know about that?

He point to his head, then to Luka, answering my silent question. I rolled my eyes. These people and their mind linking. I have no clue when they are talking and what they are talking about and I sometimes feel left out.

I made some bacon and eggs for Luka and I, then took a shower and put on some comfortable clothes. I then rejoined Caleb and Ashley, but this time we sat in the living room. I knew Ty and Lincoln were probably doing pack work, but I had no clue where Emma was.

"How come I've never seen you doing pack business like Ty and Lincoln?" I asked Caleb.

Come to think about it, he seemed to always be free. But if I'm being fair, I was always at work, so I guess I wouldn't have seen when he works.

"I have my ways. I get what I need to be done at my own time, unless its an emergency. In other circumstances if Ty needs extra help I'll be there, but I balance my time" He replied simply. I nodded, understanding his strategy.

Ashley seemed content with how he does things, so why should I care right?

I watched as she snuggled into him and he sweetly put a kiss on her forehead. Luka finally appeared in the living room, but I was left disappointed when I saw him in workout gear.

"I'm hitting the gym, I'll be back soon Angel" He said kissing my cheek then heading to the door. Great.

I was really looking forward to spending time with him.

"Awe cheer up Tori" Caleb gushed, having seen my expression. "You can stay with us" He offered, stretching out his free arm.

Smiling, I left my seat and snuggled into his free side. Ashley and I shared a look before laughing and turning back to the tv.

We spent the next two hours watching random shows that came on the large television screen. I noticed that Ashley was sleeping, while Caleb was lost in his phone. I figured that I've had enough tv for one day, so I ventured around the house, bored.

I noticed that I've never really been on the third floor of the house, since I sleep on the second floor and the kitchen and everything else was on the first floor, so I really had no reason to be up here.

I've never heard anyone talking about it, and no one told me that I'm not allowed up here soo why not?

I slowly made my way up the stairs, taking in every crack and turn. It didn't look much different from the floor I was staying on, but I could see that it had less rooms. This house is so big.

I maybe shouldn't be snooping around like this but...

I opened the first door, being met with a small library. It looked abandoned as if no one came here anymore. I dusted off some books, taking a good look on their covers. They looked promising. I made a metal note to come back and borrow some.

Making my way to the next door, I noticed that it was a music room. It was gorgeous. Instruments of all kids hung and sat in various places, but they looked as if they haven't been touched in a while.

I sat in front of the piano, lightly dusting it off before letting my fingers glide across the keys, relishing in the familiar sound. It has been years.

I slowly and softly played 'For you I will' by Monica, loving the way each key rang in perfect harmony.

"Promise you. For you I will..." I sang lowly as I ended.

I'll definitely be coming back up here. Just two rooms and both of them already called out to me.

I continued my venture down the hall, exploring a few more rooms. The rest were more unused bedrooms and a room that looked like a day-care.

I turned the corner, exploring the second hall on this floor which were more rooms with random things. There was a small mancave/gym and a room that had potential to be a woman cave.

A door sat at the far end of the hall, but it wasn't a bedroom door. I tried to open it, but it was locked. Sighing, I slouched against the wall feeling a tad disappointed.

To my delight, I spotted a plant pot with a very dried up stem inside, but I had a feeling the key was under it.

My suspicions were confirmed when I found a small key lying under the pot. I eagerly opened the door to see what's behind it, feeling like Alice from Alice in Wonderland.

I was met with a small balcony, giving me a perfect view of the forest. The wind rushed pass me in a swift alerting movement, making me shiver in delight. I felt at peace as I leaned against the bar, taking in everything nature threw at me.

Why doesn't anyone come up here? From what I can see, this floor was perfect.

The wind was getting too cold for me, so I reluctantly went back inside, closing the door behind me. I was about to go back downstairs, when I noticed a door at the curve of the stairs that I didn't look in. It sat by itself in the corner and seemed to be a stand alone room.

My curiosity got the best of me, as I slowly opened the door.

I was met with yet another bedroom, but this one was different. It seemed like a master bedroom, bigger than all the rooms I've seen so far, even Luka's. And trust me, Luka's room was big. I could see that it wasn't used in a while, and I couldn't help but wonder why.

Stepping in carefully, I peered at every single detail of the beautiful room. I could see places on the wall that seemed as if pictures were taken down from their spots, but it was lovely non the less.

The sunlight beamed through the windows in all its glory, and I couldn't help but fall in love with the room. I sat on the huge bed while I continued to examine the room, when my eye caught something.

The small desk beside the bed had a little drawer. I slowly opened it, seeing a large photo album sitting in the small place.

I reluctantly opened it, wanting to see but feeling as if I was going too far.

The first picture I was met with had three young kids, standing side by side in their matching Christmas sweaters.

Looking closely, I could see that it was Luka, Ty and Emma. They looked so cute and happy. If I thought Emma and Ty resembled each other now, it wasn't anything compared to when they were small. Their twin features were much more evident.

I skipped a few more pages, laughing and smiling at random pictures of them all when they were growing up.

"There you are"

I yelped in surprise as I whipped my head to the door, seeing Emma smiling at me.

"I was wondering where you roamed off to" She said, making her way beside me. "I heard you playing the piano, but I didn't find you in the music room" She added.

"I'm sorry if I'm intruding I just.." I trailed, actually feeling bad for snooping. She waved me off, laughing a bit.

"That's okay love. You're family" She assured, warming my heart. I simply smiled gratefully at her, then went back to looking at the pictures.

"This day Luka and I pranked Ty so hard until he cried. We felt bad and bought him ice cream for a week" She laughed, pointing at a picture with young Ty crying.

"It seemed like you guys had a lot of fun growing up" I said as I flipped the page to view a new set of pictures.

"The best. I'm grateful for them all, they made my childhood legendary" She answered sweetly. I felt kinda sad that I didn't have the best childhood, but life isn't a fairytale for everybody.

"Who's this?" I asked, pointing at a boy that I've been noticing in some pictures.

"That's Lincoln's older brother" Her face was sad as she eyed the picture, and I looked at her fascinated. This family is full of surprises.

"What happened to him?" I asked carefully, seeing that it was obviously a touchy subject for her.

"He had to leave" She whispered. "He had some...problems" She sighed. I suddenly felt bad for them. They just keep losing people.

"Was he your mate?" I was geniuinely curious, seeing that she obviously missed him.

"Oh no no no" She laughed slightly. "We thought we were before we turned sixteen, but it turned out that we weren't. He was my best friend though"

I smiled at her, rubbing her back reassuringly. I quickly changed the topic, asking her about a next picture.

We flipped through a couple more, until I started to notice they were changing to the older versions of them. I saw some pictures of Luka. He looked so happy and his eyes were so filled with life. I only saw that a few times when I'm with him, but it was the most beautiful sight ever.

I turned a next page when something caught my eye and Emma immediately stiffened. I glanced at a picture that looked like...me?

I didn't take this picture, I thought as I pulled it from its spot. The more I looked at the picture, the more I was starting to connect the dots. I slowly read the word that were scribbled across the back of the picture.

Risella. January 1,2017

It was her. This was Ella!

"She looks so much like me" I whispered, taking in the impossibly remsembling features of the girl.

Her hair was a beautiful jet black colour, even darker than Emma's. Her eyebrows were slightly thinner and more arched than mine, and her cheeks were plumper than mine, but everything else screamed Victoria.

I jumped from the bed and ran to a nearby mirror, holding the picture beside my face. If I lined my eyebrows and dyed my brown hair, I'd be the twin of this girl.

That was why Luka called me Ella that night at the cliff.

That day in diner when he told me that I looked like her, but wouldn't tell me who. The night when Caleb first saw me and told Luka that he had a type. It was all because I looked so much like her.

My eyes involuntarily watered as I slowly sat beside Emma once again.

"This is why he likes me" I whispered, as the first tear rolled down my cheek. "This is why his wolf chose me isn't it? Because I look like her!" I cried holding the picture towards Emma. She shook her head with sadness in her eyes.

"Victoria that's not why he chose yo-"

"Then why did he choose me? I'm just a human, not a wolf like you all. Think about it Emma, why would his wolf imprint on a human? It was because I reminded them of their dead mate!" I screamed as I tugged at my hair, feeling frustrated.

Maybe I was overreacting, but it really shook me up. I don't even know where my confidence level was at right now. I don't even know where I stood with him.

"Victoria please calm down. I'm sure that's not the reason why he chose you. You're so different from her, he likes you for you" She reasoned, but all I could think about was how I might be one of those doppelgangers from The Vampire Diaries.

"Why didn't you guys tell me?" I asked, finally calming down.

"I didn't think it was important. When I look at you I see Victoria, not Ella. I know you guys have some similar features but please don't let this affect your view on us"

Sighing, I gently leaned my head against her shoulder as she lightly rubbed my head in a soothing manner.

Would I have even been here if I looked different?

I glanced at the open drawer, when I saw a picture frame with a picture Luka and Ella. I took it out, seeing that more were under the first one. I eventually noticed that they were the missing frames from the walls.

"This was their room" I whispered more like a statement than a question, as I looked at each picture carefully, taking in how happy and in love they looked in each picture.

"He really loved her didn't he?" I asked and she nodded, answering my question.

Sighing, I closed the album and put back the frames except one. I took the one I liked the most and gently hung it in a spot that had a missing frame. He shouldn't try and hide his past.

I gestured for Emma to follow me as I closed the door and walk to my floor in silence. I spotted Luka as we turned the corner, and his face immediately held concern as he rushed towards me.

"Why were you crying?" He asked, holding my face.

Emma rubbed my hand reassuringly, then left us to talk. I didn't miss the warning look she shot him though, as if saying 'don't screw this up'.

"I look like her" I whispered softly, knowing he'll know what I meant.

He looked taken off guard at first, then his eyes travelled in the direction that I was coming from and realization lit up his features.

He ran his hands through his hair looking frustrated, before holding my cheek again. I slightly flinched at his touch, and he noticed my movement and sighed, looking hurt. I'm the one who's suppose to be hurt!

I wasn't hurt because she looked like me, I was hurt because that's the reason why he might've been attracted to me.

He led me to my room, and we sat in the couch in silence for a while.

"That's not the reason why I'm attracted to you" He finally said, breaking the silence.

"Then why are you attracted to me Luka?" I asked. "You're telling me that your wolf didn't chose me because I look like her?"

"It's not like that Victoria. I admit at first I thought that was the reason why he was so attracted to you. But we cant help who we choose, it's a gift from the moon. So even if you look like her or not he would've still chosen you" He explained.

I was quiet for a while, until I felt brave enough to ask the one question I've dreaded since I saw that picture.

"So the fact that I look like her didn't affect your decision to accept me?" I looked him directly in the eye. I saw him open his mouth but closed it immediately, looking unsure.

I hung my head and closed my eyes tight, preventing the tears to fall. That was my answer.

"I admit, at first I was attracted to you because you look like her. But I got to know you and I fell for you. I chose you for you, not her. She was my mate and I was completely for her and her alone, but then I met you and that all started to change" He ended, but my mind wasn't accepting what he was saying.

"I need some air" I croaked out, making my way to the door.

"Victoria wait!" He called out but I ignored him. "Victoria I love you!"

I stopped dead in my tracks, my eyes bulging out it's sockets. I slowly turned around to see if I was gonna be met with a April fool's sign in the middle of November, but instead I was met with sincerity full eyes, pleading with me to believe him.

"I love you Victoria" He repeated softly, making his way towards me. "And I mean that without a doubt" He added.

"Luka don't play with me" I let out in a shaky breath.

"I'm not playing" He whispered, finally reaching me and holdning me gently. "I wouldn't have said it if I didn't mean it"

"But-"

"No Victoria. It has nothing to do with Ella. I love you for you and only you. Your resemblance to her is just a mere coincidence and I wont see it as nothing else but that. I love everything about you" He whispered softly, peering in my eyes with his grey ones.

I searched for a hint of regret or lie, but I couldn't find any.

"I'm sorry I kept this from you, but I didn't want you to think that it was the reason why I'm attracted to you. Now I look back and I see how dumb of me it was to keep it from you. But I assure you Victoria, I'd fall in love with you all over again without a second thought"

I stray tear made it way down my cheek once more, and I thought about how much I've cried since I met this man.

"Why didn't you tell me about your feelings sooner?" I asked.

"I didn't want to scare you off" He admitted with a light laugh. I found myself smiling at him, totally forgetting about everything Ella.

"Haven't you learnt by now that you cant scare me off" I joked as he gently pecked my lips, relishing in the moment.

"I love you too" I whispered softly. His eyes immediately lit up and held that life that I oh so love to see.

"You do?" He asked as if he didn't hear me.

"Yes Luka" I smiled sweetly, kissing him lightly.

Was it too soon? Maybe.

But why am I always calm and happy around him? Why does he make me feel like the strongest person in the world, even when I should be breaking? Why do I have this unexplainable trust in him?

Everywhere I go I see little reminders of him that makes me smile. Every minute I spend with him feels like the best moments of my life, and I feel like my time couldn't have been spent any better way.

I'm always so interested in learning new things about him, and even his small imperfections don't bother me.

Why do I feel like I'd do anything for him and with him? That includes accepting a new supernatural life that I didn't know existed two months ago.

When I'm with him, my heart beats a little faster and I have this unexplainable desire to be with him all the time.

Everything about him attracts me in a positive way, and he makes me feel ways I've never felt in my life. Not even with Jonah. He's the only cause of my tears, both good and bad. And that says a lot since before him, I hadn't cried in years.

And finally, every time I think about my future, I always see myself with him.

If that's not love, then I don't know what is.

Our kiss escalated quickly, as he kissed me with passion and love, something I haven't felt from him before.

He gently pushed me against the wall and my legs wrapped around his waist simultaneously. He held my back with one hand, letting the other rest lightly against my bum, gently squeezing and caressing it occasionally.

I felt myself getting turned on, as I deepened the kiss, taking control for a moment. I gently bit his lip, receiving a low, approving groan from him.

I brought one hand to his hair, slightly tugging at it, while my other hand roamed down his bulk shoulders to his tone chest, in a slow teasing manner.

His hand that was holding my back was now gripping my hip roughly, kneading and squeezing as we go. I slipped my hand under his shirt to get a better touch at his glorious body, earning another groan from him. I could feel his bulge against my core, making me wetter by the second.

His lips suddenly found my neck, licking and sucking the tender areas. I moaned in delight as he travelled up and down, leaving hot, heart stopping kisses all over.

He slowly moved his hands to my now wet panties, rubbing the sensitive area with his thumb through the fabric.

"Luka.." I moaned, as my core throbbed more and more for him.

This only made him more eager, as he devoured my lips once again, increasing the movements with his thumb. I whimpered loudly, not appreciating his teasing at the moment. He took that as a sign to make a next move, as he slowly slipped his finger in my panties.

"You're so wet for me Angel" He whispered gruffly, as he continued to work wonders with his hands.

He kissed slowly down my neck once again to the sensitive spot that almost pushed me over the edge. I suddenly felt his teeth scraping against the area, and I knew they weren't his regular teeth.

He's gonna mark me.

He paused for a moment, as if contemplating his decision, but he didn't need to worry about what I'll think. I'm all for it. I let out a low confirming moan which he understood clearly, since I felt his teeth slowly piercing my skin.

He carefully sunk them deeper in my neck, and I winced at the sharp pain that ran through me, but it was short lived as I suddenly felt my body soaring in pleasure.

In a matter of seconds my body went over the edge, reaching its climax and spilling my fluids all over his fingers. He slowly slipped them out, as he licked the now tender area on my neck.

I panted for a while, reminiscing on the moment we just shared and catching my breath. He stood still a minute longer still holding me in his hands, both of us enjoying each other's company.

"Since you're not a wolf, I don't know how long its going to take to heal, but you'll be okay" He said sweetly, kissing my head then taking me to the bathroom.

He placed me on the sink as he started a warm bath for me to take.

"You're the best. You kow that?" He asked after rejoining me.

"No you're the best, I haven't felt like that in ages"

"Me either" He chuckled lightly as he glanced down at his pants.

My eyes followed the movement and was met with a wet spot in front of his pants. I covered my mouth to stifle a giggle as thought about how I didn't even touch him.

"Yes you did that " He whispered sweetly, kissing my cheek tenderly. I quickly returned the gesture with a giggle, then hopped down to get to my bath.

I glanced at my reflection in the mirror, taking in the fresh mark that was now on my neck.

I didn't feel any different, but I knew this meant a lot to Luka. This meant that another stage of the mating process was now complete.

Smiling to myself, I made my way over to my bath, and Luka joined me soon after. I couldn't stop smiling as I peered at him, with him mirroring my expression.

All that mattered to us in that moment was that I now held his mark.

I was claimed by Luka.

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