Princess?

Chapter 54

Camilla's P. O. V.

I've been back at the palace for a few days now. Julian showed up yesterday. It was pretty late though so I haven't seen him yet. I don't know where he went. But even though he's back, he doesn't want to be together. So I'm not worried about him.

I'm in the dining room, picking out China patterns for an event we're hosting next week when I hear the door open then close.

I turn around to see Julian standing there. I look at him, "You're back. "

He nods, "Yeah. I am. "

I clear my throat, going back to my China patterns, "Have you seen John yet?"

"Yes. I just came from there. "

I nod, not saying anything else.. hoping he would get the message and leave.

But he doesn't, "How are you doing?"

I sigh, "I'm fine, Julian. "

"I heard about your visit to America. "

I shrug, "It's not important. I've put it behind me. "

Julian sits down next to me, "I'm sure it was hard though. "

I raise one shoulder, "It wasn't a big deal. Now, can I help you with something?"

Julian sighs, "I don't know. I just missed you. I needed to see your face. Hear your voice. "

I take a deep breath, trying not to kiss him right there. Thankfully, a servant walks in, "Your Majesty, someone is here to see you. "

I nod, "Bring them in"

Steve walks in. I stand up, "Steve, what are you doing here?"

He walks over to me, hugging me, "I just had to see that you were alright. That you were safe. "

When I pull away from the hug, Julian is standing there. Looking protective.

I see him and Steve sizing each other up, so I say "Steve, this is Prince Julian. The King's cousin. Julian, this is Steve. He was in charge of protecting me when I was in America. "

Julian nods at Steve then looks back at me, "I'm going to see if John is up from his nap. "

I nod and watch him leave. Steve and I sit down. He looks at me, "That's John's father?"

I nod, "Yes, he is. "

Steve bites his lip, "You two seemed tense with each other. "

I shrug, "We loved each other. Or at least I loved him. But he couldn't handle the love triangle and told me he couldn't be with me and left for the past month. This was my first time seeing him since he left. "

Steve shakes his head, "I don't understand that. He got to hold you and kiss you every day. For goodness sakes, he has a baby with you. That should be enough. "

I smile, setting my hand on top of his, "Tell me you're staying. We're having a party here next week and I would love for you to be there!"

Steve grins, "How could I refuse?"

I stand up, "Great! Grab your bags and follow me, I'll show you to your room "