Princess?

Chapter 52

Camilla's P. O. V.

"Welcome to Hawaii, Your Majesty. "

I smile at a cop as I step off the private jet, "Thank you. "

I shake his hand as he says, "My name is Steve. My partner over there is Danny. We're with the Hawaii Police Department and we have been assigned to protect you while you're on the island. "

I smile, "Well thank you. I appreciate everything you guys do. "

Steve grins, "Absolutely. Now, let's get you to your hotel. "

The flight attendant hands me John. Steve raises his brows, "Who's this little guy?"

I smile and look at John, "This is my son, Prince John. "

Steve nods and sets his hand on the small of my back, "We should get you two inside the car. "

I'm shoved into a blacked out SUV. Steve and Danny get in the front. I strap John in then lean forward, "Why the rush?"

Danny turns around, "Your Majesty, there have been many threats against your life since the announcement was made of your visit. "

I suck in a breath, "Death threats? Was my royal security made aware of this?"

Steve looks at me through the rear view mirror, "Yes, they were. That's why they insisted on coming with you. But Danny and I are in charge, since this is our island. "

I nod, "Just make sure my son is kept safe. If there is ever a choice, choose him, okay?"

Steve shakes his head, "I'm sorry, but we've been informed to protect you first and the baby second. "

I laugh, "I don't care. I'm telling you to protect him at all costs. "

Danny and Steve exchange a glance but don't say anything. We pull up to the hotel where there are tons of paparazzi outside.

Danny and Steve come around and open my door, blocking the people from me. I grab John and quickly walk inside.

I stop when I get inside because I see a newspaper sitting on a table. My picture is on the front page with the headline: "Queen Camilla who revoked her American citizenship and belief in freedom to become the Queen of France."

I hold the paper up at Steve, "Is this what people think of me?"

Steve grabs me, "Ma'am, we should get you to your room. "

I sigh and nod, following him into my room. I put John down for a nap then sit down on the couch, looking at Steve, "People think this of me?"

Steve nods, sitting down next to me, "People think you had a hidden agenda when you met King Louis. They don't think you truly love him. They think Prince John is an illegitimate child. They think you used John. Told the King that he was his child, so you could trap him into marriage. To become a Queen. "

I look at him in shock, "And what do you think?"

He looks at me intently, "I think you're the incredibly beautiful woman that the King fell in love with. I think you have honor and truly were in love with him when you guys got married. But I believe that you two have drifted apart. It's to be expected, as a royal marriage. And John.. I don't know what I think about him. "

I sigh, "John is not Louis' child. And I told Louis that. But John's father hasn't been in his life for the past month. And Louis has done a great job treating John as his son. "

Steve nods, "I don't think your a terrible person, that everyone seems to think you are. I think you fell in love and got married. But that marriage was more complicated than you expected. You became a Queen of a country and were suddenly piled on with responsibilities. "

I smile, "That's the truth. I never thought being a Queen would be so much work. I know the people of France hate me, for being American and for having an affair. But now, to find out that my own country hates me too. I don't know what to do. "

Steve raises his hand, hovering it over mine, before changing his mind and pulling it back. "Not everyone hates you, you know. Some people think you're amazing and inspirational and courageous. You inspire young girls to go after what they want and to not give up on their dreams. Many look up to you. "

I set my hand on top of his, squeezing it, "Thank you for that. That's just what I needed to hear today. "

Steve nods, staring into my eyes, "If you ever need anything, just let me know. "