CHAPTER TWENTY THREE

"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