Charlotte's POVThe next day, I woke up excited; I decided to skip school to go to the hospital instead. Mom was going to be discharged today, and I was pretty excited. Finally, she wouldn't be in the hospital anymore, and I wouldn't have many bills to pay anymore. Although she would still be on house rest and have many medications, it was better than staying cooped up in a hospital.Since Mom was being discharged, it meant her condition had improved, and she was doing better. I hadn't smiled so much in a while. I skipped to where I took a cab, and my phone rang in the vehicle. I took it out of my purse to see it was Humphrey calling me. "Hi, Humphrey," I said, my excitement evident in my voice."Someone sure sounds happy; any reason in particular?" He said in a teasing voice, and I chuckled."Mom is being discharged today, Humphrey!" I almost screamed, and Humphrey gasped."Oh my! That's great news. That explains your absence from school, you should've told me earlier. I would have
Charlotte's POV"You know, I've always wanted this one bag. It's been on my wish list for ages!" The Luna said loudly to my mom."Is that so?" Mom replied, sounding interested."Yes, but I have been so busy. I was hoping to go to the mall to get it on my way from the hospital as it's almost sold out, but seeing you there, I couldn't leave an old friend. And going to the mall with you, who has just gotten discharged, isn't the best idea," The Luna said, and I immediately felt terrible."I wouldn't want to be in your way, Jasmine. You can just drop Charlotte and me here and go pick up the bag at the mall. It will be a shame for you to miss it. You sound so excited, and I know you really want to get the back," Mom said, but the Luna shook her head and waved her hand."Nonsense! That isn't proper. I can't just drop you here, don't worry, Zora, I will drop you two home. And besides, I have another pack meeting to attend. Shopping for a bag at the mall would take ages." The Luna sounds swee
Charlotte's POV"What was that all about? What did you do back at the store?" He asked and I snapped at him. "You're asking me that?" I scoffed at him. "You know exactly what happened! You were in there, flirting with that attendant, holding her hand, and looking all concerned. And then you have the nerve to ask me what's wrong?"Asher looked taken aback. "Charlotte, I wasn't flirting with her. She was just......"I cut him off, my voice rising. "Don't lie to me, Asher! I saw the way she was looking at you, the way you looked at her. Did you ever look at me that way? And then you come out here and hold my hand like everything is okay? What game are you playing, Asher?"Asher looked at me, his eyes hardening. "Charlotte, what are you talking about? Games? What games? She tripped, and I caught her .."I pulled my hand out of his, my anger and hurt boiling over. "Oh, Prince charming, catching everyone that falls for him," I said sarcastically, and he frowned. "You kissed me that night,
Charlotte's POVI knew Clarice was about to attack me, and I was preparing myself for her when someone suddenly walked in, making the both of us freeze.He looked between me and Clarice, who was holding her cheeks, her eyes now welding up in tears."What's going on here?" He asked, and I returned to sit on the bed, knowing Clarice would never attack with Asher here."Nothing," I mumbled, but Clarice screamed in tears."Y.. young master, she hit me. That.. t.. Charlotte hit me across the face." She cried, but Asher paid her no attention and kept staring at me."Young Master Asher, did you hear-""Leave," Asher said without looking at her in a cold voice, and she gave him a look of disbelief."W.. what, I said she... Hit me," Clarice said, but Asher walked over to the table to take the food tray."Leave now, or I'll get the guards," He said coldly, and Clarice burst out crying before leaving the room in tears.After Clarice left, Asher turned to me with a cold expression. "You hit her?"
Charlotte POVI rushed over to where he was standing, and that's when I saw her. Lily was sitting by the lake, playing in the mud, completely carefree.I rushed over to her and scooped her up in a big hug. "Lily, sweetie, you were lost! We were so worried about you!"Lily looked up at me with big brown eyes and giggled. "I was playing in the mud, and I didn't want to leave!"I couldn't help but laugh at her mischievous grin. "You're so cute. I can't get mad at you."I cooed, and she giggled, showing her dimples smile. She was so pretty."But don't run off again and scare everyone, okay?" I said in a fake scolding tone, and she nodded slowly."Yes, Auntie," She said, and I held her muddy hand. "now you're all covered in dirt and mud; let's get you back to the picnic so Hannah can see you're all fine and okay," I said, and she squealed."Yay! Nana Hannah," She said, and I chuckled; she was so cute. I turned to Humphrey, who was walking beside me with a little frown on his face."Thanks
Charlotte's POVI was about to go after Lily to make sure she got to the picnic safely when Humphrey held me back. He stared at me with a serious expression."We have to talk, Charlotte," he said, his voice low and husky.I was taken aback, confused by the sudden turn of events. "What's going on, Humphrey? What's wrong?" I asked, my mind racing with possibilities; what could have possibly happened? He looked like he was about to say something serious.Humphrey hesitated, his eyes darting around the room before finally settling on mine. "I have a confession to make to you, char," he said, his voice barely above a whisper.I felt a bit nervous, and sweat ran down my back. Was it bad news?Did he do something terrible?Humphrey was making me worried; what could he possibly have to confess to me?"What is it, Humphrey? You're scaring me."He took a deep breath before beginning his confession. "Charlotte, from the moment I met you, I knew you were different. Your kindness, your compassion,
Charlotte's POVHumphrey was about to walk away, but Asher said something that broke all hell loose."You can try all you want, but remember this lowlife. Not only does she work for me, but she is also my mate, and she belongs to me.""What did you just say?" Humphrey growled in a dangerous time, which Asher blatantly ignored."I said you will never have her!"That was it. Those words were all I took to break Humphrey's self-control.All hell broke loose. Humphrey spun around, his eyes blazing with fury I had never seen before, and lunged at Asher. He grabbed Asher's shirt, pulled him close, and started punching him.I screamed in fright and surprise. Humphrey had always been a gentle and easygoing person. I had never seen him get violent or physically attack and hurt someone, except it was combat class, and I knew he was pretty good and skilled when it came to combat..Asher was taken aback and a bit off guard, not expecting Humphrey to attack him, but he quickly fought back, and soo
Charlotte's POV After Humphrey finished bandaging my nose, things were a bit awkward. I couldn't help but remember what he had said earlier, about how he had feelings for me. I had been so caught up in the fight and the aftermath that I hadn't really processed it until now.Humphrey seemed to sense the awkwardness and tried to break the silence. "So, Charlotte, are you feeling any better?"I nodded, still feeling a bit dizzy. "Yeah, thanks to you."Humphrey smiled and started to pack up the first aid kit. "Anytime, Charlotte. That's what friends are for."I watched him for a moment, feeling a flutter in my chest. Then, without thinking, I blurted out, "Humphrey, can I ask you something?"He looked up, surprised. "Sure, what is it?"I took a deep breath. "Earlier, when you said you had feelings for me... did you mean it?"Humphrey's eyes widened in surprise, and he nodded eagerly. "Yes, Charlotte, I meant it. I've had feelings for you for a long time."I felt nervous as I remembered a