"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

"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

"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

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

"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