CHAPTER 46

OWEN'S POV

Charlotte has been acting weird since we left the house. She looked very majestic and ethereal, and it was evident that Roselia did great work on her but something was wrong.

She kept avoiding eye contact, she wouldn't let me hold her hand and she kept fidgeting beside me.

“Cupcake, I'll ask you this one more time. What is the matter? If you don't feel comfortable about going to the auction, we could make a u-turn right now.”

“I said I was fine, Owen. I just feel a bit nervous.”

“Then let me help with that.” I mumbled as I took her hands in mine and lifted it to my lips but she quickly pulled away from me as she cleared her throat.

My expression turned sour and she turned to look outside the window. Did I do something wrong?

“Are you mad at me, sweetie?” I asked, my voice dropping to a low rumble as I inched towards her and placed a hand on her waist.

“I said everything is fine!” She snapped and I moved my hand immediately, hurt written all over my face.

“I'm sorry.