CHAPTER TWELVE

Charlotte took a moment to fully understand what he had just said. Her lips made an 'o' sound. Prince Lucas looked at her and laughed. She turned her face away, hiding her embarrassment. She licked her lips before looking back at him. He had an amused grin on his face.

"You can laugh if you want, you know." She said, trying to dispell the embarrassment she still felt.

He sucked in air a bit sharply, making a very brief hissing sound.

"Nah. That'd be rude. Let's go in. Your aunt wouldn't be happy if I brought you back frozen cold." He joked.

Charlotte appreciated it but couldn't bring herself to genuinely smile. She chuckled but it was dry. And he noticed.

"Did I say anything wrong?" He asked slowly. Charlotte shook her head and looked at him with a smile.

"No. You didn't. Now can we go in? A

second more out here and I think I'll truly freeze." She tried to joke.

It wasn't a good attempt but Prince Lucas laughed for the effort. She had her arm crossed in his as they walked into the

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