"We'd?" Prince Charlotte repeated, raising a brow.His eyes sparkled with interest and amusement. Charlotte looked like she was thinking about her answer carefully.That was something he had noticed about her. She was careful with her words. Strategic even."Forget it." She said finally. He licked his lips."Nothing will happen." He said before tearing his eyes away from hers.From the corner of his eye, he could see her cheeks turn a shade of pink. He loved to see her flustered.She looked hotter.Well she was in bandages but that did little to affect her beauty."So we're going to your office?" She asked after a while.He chucked. He turned to her."If you want." He said smoothly.She smiled gratefully."Thank you. Now I can finally see what you actually do." She said with a laugh.That took Prince Lucas off guard. He burst out laughing before he could stop himself."Is that why you want to go there so bad?" He said, his eyes thinking with amazement.She shrugged."Well I don't know
"He said that?" Mia asked.Charlotte nodded before answering.She sat on her bed and it was past 10pm that night but she didn't care much. She had left Prince Lucas' office almost immediately after his secretary left and hadn't answered any of his calls and texts since."Yes. I told you. They're always after something. Always."Mia remained quiet for a while. Charlotte sighed and buried her face in her hands.She felt stupid. She tried to console herself. At least he didn't...She didn't know what to tell herself. Shefelt hurt. And she called Mia as a way to raise her mood.But her friend was still silent."Why aren't you saying anything?" She asked Mia. "I'm just..."Mia smacked her lips."Maybe you heard wrong?" Mia asked."I didn't. I'm positive his secretary said something about me being a goal and he said he knew.""Maybe you misunderstood it? Or heard wrong. You did say you were half-asleep.""I heard them loud and clear. Gosh how disgusting. They were so plain even when I was
But she couldn't stop thinking about him.She couldn't get him out of her head long enough to fall asleep. Even though she had herself under her covers, she still felt the warmth from when he covered her in his office.It was a different kind of warmth. A delicious feeling. Even better was the covers smelt like vanilla... And hers? Well, it smelt like hers.But the covers wasn't the best thing that happened.He kissed her. Her forehead, but still he kissed her. Charlotte didn't want to admit how much that gave her butterflies.And oh his touch on her cheek. It sent tingles through her body. Even thinking about that moment made her toes curl.She rolled on her back.Daylight was already beginning to seep into her room but she hadn't gotten an ounce of sleep. She sat up on her bed with a heavy sigh."I can't take this anymore." Charlotte said to herself.She checked the time on her phone. It was a bit past 6am. She got off her bed and slipped on a pair of crocs and some sweatpants.She
"I don't want to hear anything you have to say. I thought you were the honest, hardworking kind. The type that knew the struggles that came with genuine passion and appreciated it. I thought you truly wanted to make a good change in this world but no. You're just like your kind. Greedy and eager to exploit the dreams of whoever walks in your trap."Prince Lucas usually tried not to show moments of weakness generally but her words stung so much, he couldn't keep the pain out of his expression."I apologize if my words are a bit hard to swallow."Prince Lucas felt she didn't really want to say those words but said them so he wouldn't feel so hurt.She turned, giving him a brief whiff of her smell. It was a faint smell of cherry and even though he loved it, he couldn't bring himself to actually notice it.The only thing he felt was the sting of her words.Did she really think he was nothing but a greedy pig?He stretched his hand to hold her, to stop her so he could explain himself but s
"You know, when you said you wanted a alcohol and not an apple lemonade.""Same." Prince Lucas said to Michael before he burst out laughing. Michael rolled his eyes.They sat before the bar on the first floor of the hotel. They rarely drank there and that day was a rare occurrence.Michael sipped his glass of water."Don't you want something stronger than water?" Prince Lucas said teasingly."Says the one drinking apple juice.""It's lemonade.""That's worse bro." Michael said back, his face judgemental. "It tastes good."Michael ignored him with a smile dancing on his lips."My woman wants me to stop drinking. I'm on a water diet." Michael explained."Ah yes. I forgot. Women right?""They're somehow always right."Prince Lucas played with his words in his mind."So, what happened with Charlotte that got you all moody and craving lemonade." Prince Lucas emptied his glass before answering."She basically called me a greedy pig." Michael's jaw dropped."Well, not in the way that came ou
"If I were, would you say yes?"Prince Lucas looked into her eyes, unsure of what he should say.He knew what he wanted to say. The answer was dancing on his lips.Of course he'd say yes.But wouldn't that come off as desperate?He watched as Charlotte's face clouded with embarrassment."Forget I said that." She said before continuing to walk ahead."No,no." Prince Lucas said as he reached out to her. He held her hand and pulled her back gently."Of course I would like to have a drink with you. I was worried about you. You uh... Is it good for your health?" He asked nervously.Charlotte chuckled."I'm not a child, Lucas. I'll be fine. Now, come on. I know a spot." She said, pulling him along.Somehow, Prince Lucas enjoyed being pulled on by her. Of course he wasn't letting her really pull him, but her effort warmed his heart.He walked to her side and put his arm around her shoulders. She did know a place.A red strip club. It was obvious from what they wore that they weren't usual vi
"How is she here?"Charlotte's ears perked at the sound of Michael's voice."It's kind of a long story." Prince Lucas?She opened her eyes slowly. It was dark where she was so she had no problem getting used to the little light that was present."Bro, how did she get to- How did she get in your bed?" Her eyes widened when she thought of where she was.Charlotte jerked awake, sitting up suddenly. Before she knew it, she had crashed to the ground. She hadn't realized she had been laying at the far end of the bed.She looked around, very confused. She tried to remember how whatever happened happened and left her in this bed.In his bed!Wait...Did they? Did they smash?She covered her mouth with her hand at the thought. Just then the lights came on, bathing her."Charlotte!" Prince Lucas called.Charlotte's heart dropped when she saw him standing before her with only a pair of shorts on.Oh God, they really did do it... She thought to herself.But how?Did he take advantage of her?Her
"What's going on between your aunt and you? What's going on with your entire family?" Charlotte slowly put down the plate."You only have one question though." She said with a small smile."I know. So what's up with you and your aunt?" Charlotte pursed her lips, unsure of what to say."I don't know what you mean." She said."I don't quite know myself but something feels off between you two." Charlotte crossed her legs."Well aren't you a detective?" She teased. He chuckled."No changing of subject allowed missy.""Well I don't really know how to answer your question. She's my aunt, by blood. I mean she gets on my nerves sometimes but isn't that what family does?"Prince Lucas nodded."I guess so... Why haven't you moved out though? I mean you're of age.""Do you know the rent prices? Please, I'd rather not pay that and have a free roof over my head.""Is that all it is?" Charlotte picked her nails."I want to move out if I'm being honest, but I made a promise not to leave her. She's s
"Ouuuu! Okay, start from the top. What happened?!" Mia squealed. Charlotte rolled her eyes but she blushed at the memory."I already told you Mia." She said."I know but I want to hear it again! I can't believe it. Finally, you... You became a woman!" Mia exclaimed excitedly.Charlotte popped a nut in her mouth. It was the evening of the following day and Prince Lucas wanted them to have an indoor movie night with Charlotte picking out the movie."Well not exactly. I stopped him. Do you think he hates me for that?" She asked slowly."What? No! If anything he loves you that much to respect your boundaries.""You think so?""I know so darling. Either that, or he's playing his cards too right." Mia said with a laugh. "Now that's what I expected to hear." Charlotte said, laughing too."But I don't think that's the case with him. He's just a darling.""Yes, he is." Charlotte said dreamily."Oh girl, you're down bad. And I'm happy for you. Finally, right?" She joked."Enough, we get it. I'v
"Mmm, we could."Prince Lucas took a step closer to her, his eyes burning with intent and desire."We could." He whispered.She looked into his eyes and he could see she had not a single thought in them. She wanted him just as bad as he wanted him.She wrapped her hand around his neck and with a little lip bite, she said "Be gentle."And he would.Prince Lucas leaned in to kiss her but he didn't just yet. He hovered over her lips for a few seconds as she held her breath and looked at him with anticipationThen he went down on her, slow and gentle, exploring all that she let him. And she let him in everything.He pulled her even closer and grabbed her ass softly. She moaned.He tugged at her lower lip softly before pulling away from her. She was already flustered by the kiss."To the bed?" He suggested mischievously.She nodded but there was caution in her eyes."I'll be gentle." He promised.He lifted her into his arms. She wrapped her arms around his neck before going in for another
"Dear, I thought I would never hear from you." Esme said. Charlotte smiled shyly."I'm sorry it took so long. I had some complications." Charlotte said.It was her lunch break at work and Charlotte impulsively made the decision to call Esme to keep her updated.Updated on what exactly, Charlotte didn't know."You don't have to apologize dear. Lucas told me you had a terrible accident. I was terribly worried. I hope you're alright now.""Yes I am. Thank you for your concern."Charlotte looked around to see if anyone had their attention on her. She stood near the coffee machine. That wasn't a great place to remain invisible and a few of her coworkers stole glances at her."I'm glad. So, tell me. How's the project going? Have you found an answer to my question?""Yes. The center is for children from broken homes and orphans as well. It's going to be a warm and welcoming environment to help them navigate through the complicated feelings that a broken home brings as well as provide the lov
Charlotte watched as Prince Lucas opened his eyes groggily. She clipped on her earrings with a smile on her face."Charlotte..." He called out sleepily. She chuckled."Come back to bed..."She walked to him and gave him a short kiss him on his lips. Prince Lucas leaned in for a deeper kiss but she pulled away softly."I have work." She said sweetly."And I want to have you." He whined. Charlotte chuckled and gave him another kiss."I'll be back before you know it.""You smell so good by the way." He said, looking at her. She beamed."All thanks to your collection." She said mischievously."Since when did you become so sneaky?" He said, sitting upright."I had to. It smells so good." He laughed."You can have anything you want." She walked to him seductively."So I can have you?""I'm already yours."Prince Lucas grabbed her by her waist and pulled her on top of him."You'll ruin the dress." Charlotte squealed. "We'll think about that later."Prince Lucas kissed her. She pressed her c
"You can touch me."Prince Lucas was taken by surprise when Charlotte pressed her lips on his but he let her in, deepening the kiss immediately.Prince Lucas pulled her closer to him as his tongue explored every inch of her. Her fiery passion pleased him- almost took much.She ran her fingers through his hair and began pressing her hips harder and harder on his.Her hands snaked under his shirt, clinging to him and pulling him in. As if she couldn't get enough of him."Touch me." She whispered in his ear.That was all he needed to hear to get his hands under the thin shirt she wore.Her gasp when his hands touched her skin excited him even more. She threw her head back, arching her back and exposing her neck. Prince Lucas took his chance.He planted passionate kisses on her neck, sucking on her skin as he did. He could feel her tremble in his arms as she moaned.It was then he knew she was really new to this. But her body knew the right parts to touch. It was his turn to gasp when he
"Girl, where have you been?" Mia exclaimed the minute she answered the call. Charlotte sighed. She played with her fingers whilst her phone was on the bed on speaker."It's a long story." Charlotte said dreamily. Mia paused."Okay. Okay, I know that voice. What happened? And start from the beginning. Because last time I heard from you, we were not okay with Prince Lucas."Charlotte could literally feel Mia’s energy tangibly through the phone. She smiled to herself. "Okay calm down.""Not a chance darling. Not when the tea is piping hot."Charlotte laughed."Okay um... So my aunt kicked me out."There was a moment of silence before Mia sighed heavily."Charlotte, Charlotte my darling. You know that's not what I want to hear." Mia said, laughing."You said I should start from the beginning." Charlotte defended, also laughing."I'm like so sure that's not the beginning but fine. Let's hear it. Why did your aunt kick you out again."It was Charlotte's turn to sigh. "Guess.""Is that possi
"I mean at least, you could have just said thank you." Michael said. Michael took another curve."You could have at least let me know that you were taking her there." Prince Lucas argued.He looked out the window, checking to make sure Michael was on the right route to Charlotte's workplace."And you could have told me she didn't have her phone. That would have saved us so much hustle."Prince Lucas rolled his eyes.In a bag beside him was Charlotte's phone and a new one. He has bought her a new one before wondering whether she'd prefer hers instead.So he fixed hers just in case."Plus, I don't think you should be worrying so much about her. She's a grown woman. She can find her way around.""I'll wait for this to happen to Rowena and I'll tell you the exact same thing." "Good point. Wait, you've fallen that hard?""Keep your eyes on the road."Michael burst out laughing."Oh finally! Finally, someone has claimed the heart of Prince Lucas. I never thought this day would come.""You'r
Prince Lucas wondered if he had said the right thing.It was night and Charlotte hadn't said a word after what he said in the car. Now she laid on the couch, staring at the ceiling.Prince Lucas furrowed his brows as he watched her from the bedroom. He took a deep breath.She was definitely upset.Who wouldn't be?Aside from his words being hurtful, Prince Lucas felt they were true. He didn't know what had happened to her parents but her aunt for sure didn't love her.Or maybe she had a strange way of showing her affection. He didn't think that was the problem.He glanced at Charlotte. She didn't look like she had moved an inch since he last checked up on her.He sighed. He had to do something to knock her out of it."Okay, that's enough." He said, clapping his hands to gain her attention.She looked at him. It saddened him how down she looked."Look I'm sorry about what I said earlier." He apologized, walking to her. "It was a bit hurtful." She said before laying down."I'm sorry. Le
"Doesn't that sound like the start of a splendid love story?""If we were dating, yes." Charlotte said with a laugh. Prince Lucas rolled his eyes."Don't move Cinderella, I'll clean up the glass." "Cinderella?""Just go with it." Prince Lucas said, a bit embarrassed.Charlotte laughed."I can handle myself, Prince Charming." She said with her hands crossed.Prince Lucas walked to where she stood. He held her eyes in his as a flirty smile crossed his lips."I know, but I want to pamper you."Charlotte couldn't ignore the butterflies that erupted in her stomach.She would like that a lot. She would like to be pampered by his strong hands.A part of her remembered how he held her, how he touched her the previous night.Like she was his.Her breaths were shallow now as her mind raced for the endless possibilities they could explore with themselves.He took a small step forward, causing her breath to hitch. "You'd get cut..." She managed to say."Right."Even after he spoke, Prince Lucas d