The Battle

Charlotte could hear nothing in the silence.

The music and the discussions.

All she could feel was the warmth of his lips, the aroma of wine.

As for him, he seemed to be unable to stop from kissing her.

Initially, he thought that he was infatuated with her lips because he had never had a woman. However, all of a sudden, he was unable to control himself.

But this time, why?

He couldn't explain it to himself.

When the dance ended, she was led unsteadily out of the dance floor, but her mind was still in a daze.

The looks from the crowd hadn't lessened, but she wasn't in the mood to pay attention to them.

She just couldn't understand why he would do that.

Thinking that James Lockwood was still here, she felt so embarrassed.

She looked towards the corner where James Lockwood was

But he had left some time ago.

She didn't see James, but she saw Ethan Lockwood, her brother with a single glance.

Ethan, who was standing, looked at her in disappointment.

Her heart tightened with shame.

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