The Mocked Miss’s Hidden Crowns novel Chapter 607

In just three days at the base, Charlotte had already finished all the pills she brought with her. She figured it wouldn’t be a big deal to skip them tonight.

Before crawling into bed, she hesitated for a second, then turned to the others. “Oh, by the way…”

The three girls immediately peeked out from behind their curtains, eyes wide and full of curiosity.

“It’s nothing important,” Charlotte said, running her fingers through her hair, looking more serious than she meant to. “But if anything weird happens tonight, don’t freak out, okay? Just stay calm.”

“Huh?” All three stared at her, completely puzzled.

What could possibly happen while everyone was asleep?

“I don’t sleep very well,” Charlotte admitted, biting her lip as she tried to explain. “Just… don’t be surprised, alright?”

She promised herself she’d try to keep it together.

The other girls exchanged looks, then fell silent, lost in their own thoughts.

***

The dorm lights clicked off, leaving everything in complete darkness.

Charlotte lay in bed, waiting for sleep that just wouldn’t come. After half an hour, she was still wide awake. Three hours later, she felt even more restless. She checked her phone. It was already three in the morning.

Anthony had to be asleep by now, right?

With a little sigh, Charlotte pulled her blanket closer and grabbed her phone. She opened Anthony’s profile and sent him a random sticker.

Not even two seconds later, he replied. Lottie, since when do you stay up this late?

Charlotte blinked at her screen. Why was he still awake?

She was still thinking of what to say when another message popped up. Lottie, come downstairs.

Downstairs? Was he seriously outside at this hour?

“Couldn’t sleep?” Anthony bent down and pressed a gentle kiss to her forehead, his voice barely above a whisper.

“Yeah.” Charlotte nodded, pressing herself closer to his chest. She nuzzled into his neck and mumbled, “Now I’m sleepy.”

“Yeah?” Anthony held her close, looking down at her sleepy face, his heart turning soft. “Want to go back to the dorm, or…”

“Not going back.” Charlotte slid her hand into his, burrowing deeper into his arms, her eyes fluttering shut. “I want…”

“Alright, we won’t go back,” Anthony said, unable to stop himself from brushing his fingers over her brow. He opened his coat and wrapped her inside, running a hand through her hair. “Tell me, where do you want to go?”

“I want…” Charlotte let out a soft yawn, then suddenly jumped up and wrapped her arms around his neck, mumbling half-asleep, “to stay with you…”

Anthony froze on the spot.

Stay with him… doing what, exactly?