CHAPTER 21

CHARLOTTE'S POV

“Caleb? You mean Owen's cousin?” I asked and Beatrice nodded. “He said he's here to take you to Owen.” We have never talked before, this is definitely gonna be awkward.

“Thank you so much, I'll go to him now. And please don't feel guilty or apologize for anything. You were simply obeying orders.” I smiled and she smiled back as she walked away and I picked up my purse as I walked outside.

Indeed, Caleb was standing by a car that was probably his and when he saw me, he bowed as he extended a hand to me. I was caught by surprise and after a moment of hesitation, I placed my hands in his.

“Oh my lady of radiant beauty. What fortune have I stumbled upon to be able to hold thy hand?” He said in a funny British accent and I laughed at how dramatic he was. I curtsied as well as I tried to copy his accent.

“Probably a fortune of a lifetime, oh handsome man of valor.” I said and laughed and he joined me as well. “I don't think I've introduced myself to you before. I'm Caleb, yo