Princess?

Chapter 57

Camilla's P. O. V.

It's been 9 months since we heard the news about Louis. I'm 8 months pregnant.

Louis hasn't been doing well. He's bed ridden. He sleeps most of the time. Julian has been acting in his place. Which I guess is good for him to get the practice and experience. If he is to take over when Louis is gone.

It's killed me to see Louis this way. I spend as much time as I possibly can by his side. Even though he just sleeps.

I'm sitting next to him in bed when he wakes up and grabs my hand, "Camilla"

I lean down, "Yes?"

"Promise me something. "

I nod so he continues, "I want you to marry Julian and continue ruling as Queen when I'm gone. "

I nod, "Okay"

He keeps talking, "I want Julian to claim our child as his own. I don't want my child to grow up without a father. "

I shake my head, "I thought you wanted your name carried on?"

Louis shrugs, "Some things are just more important. "

I sigh and kiss his forehead, "Okay darling. "

***

I'm in town, buying Louis some of his favorite pastries from the bakery. Steve is with me.

Yes, Steve from Hawaii. I offered him a job here and he accepted.

After a grab the box full of pastries, I walk outside. Immediately when I open the door, I hear a loud bang.

Before I know it, I'm on the ground, gasping for breath as I feel a searing pain in my chest.

Steve is hovering over me, pushing me down as I try to sit up, "Stay down. "

The last thing i remember are sirens before I black out.

***

I open my eyes, squinting to adjust to the light. I look around the room and see Julian sitting in a chair, his eyes closed.

My throat is still dry and scratchy but I manage to croak out, "Julian"

He opens his eyes and immediately rushes over to my side, handing me a cup of water. I take a sip then lay my head down, "What happened?"

Julian grabs my hand, kissing the back of it, "Baby, you were shot in town. You've been unconscious for two days."

I run my hand down my face, "Is my baby okay?"

Julian looks down, "They had to deliver her. She's a month early, darling. She's not doing well but she's being looked after. "

I try and sit up, "I need to see her"

Julian gently pushes me back down, "You can't right now. They're not letting anyone see her. And besides, you still need to rest. You were shot. "

I look at Julian, "Louis asked me if you would claim her as your own. So she can grow up with her father. "

Julian furrows his brows, "Louis wants me to claim her?"

I nod. He sighs, "Of course I will. What shall we name her?"

I smile, "Do you like Charlotte?"

Julian grins, "It's perfect. "

We sit there in silence for awhile until he says, "I called your family. They're on their way here."

I bite my lip, "They don't know about us yet. "

Julian grabs my hand, "They don't know that John isn't Louis'? You need to tell them. "

I sigh and nod, "I know. I'll tell them when they get here. "