Princess?

Chapter 77

Camilla's P. O. V.

We've been operating for about 2 hours and so far we haven't heard anything new about the shooter.

When we finish closing Adele up, Jackson looks at me, "Okay. We're done. "

I nod at him, feeling sweat trickle down my back. I've been sweating so much since Jackson told me.

All of the sudden, the door busts open and in walks a man with a gun.

I look at Jackson in panic. He motions for me to put my mask back on my face so maybe he won't recognize me.

I quickly do that as he turns to us and raises his gun. Jackson quickly says, "Stop. Wait."

I look at Jackson in shock. He gives me a look then looks back at the guy, "What's wrong? Tell me what's wrong?"

The man looks angry but that he's about to cry, "This hospital murdered my wife. "

Jackson all of the sudden gets a look of realization on his face. "Mr. Gates, isn't it?"

The man nods. Jackson slowly starts inching towards me. When he's close enough, he grabs my hand in his and keeps getting closer.

After a few minutes, the man is completely angry again. He raises his gun and squeezes the trigger multiple times. I scream as Jackson tackles me onto the floor, laying on top of me, protecting me.

After a few minutes, it's all over. I'm sitting in Jackson's lap, hugging him, not letting go. My face is buried in his neck as tears run down my face.

Jackson is running his hand through my hair and rocking me back and forth, "Hey, it's okay. It's okay"

I can't move my body. I can barely say, "I can't move"

Jackson stands up and holds me bridal style, "Shh, it's okay. It's just the shock. Keep your head in my neck, don't look up, okay?"

I manage a nod as my arms are locked tightly around his neck. Jackson walks me down three flights of stairs and outside where there are police cars, ambulances and swat teams.

"Camilla!"

I hear Derek say my name as he runs over, "I'm so sorry. They wouldn't let me back in"

I still don't say anything. I'm just shaking in Jackson's arms. He shifts me in his arms, "I'm going to let you down now"

I grip tighter and shake my head, "No, no. Don't let me go. You saved me. "

I look over his shoulder and see my whole security running towards me and I see the royal limo pull in. Julian jumps out and starts running for me.

I look at Jackson, "Thank you. You risked your life for me and you saved me. I owe you my life. And I am forever grateful. "

I lean up and kiss his cheek, my lips lingering a little too long. Jackson gives me a look of lust before Julian walks up.

"Camilla!"

Jackson carefully places me onto the ground. Julian grabs my waist, steadying me, "Are you okay?"

I nod, "Only because this man here saved me. "

Julian looks at Jackson and shakes his head, "Thank you very much. "

Julian braces me, "Cmon, let's go home"

He starts ushering me away. I turn and look at Jackson, who's watching me go. I quickly walk back to him and pull him into another hug, "Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I'm not saying this as a queen. I'm saying this as a person. As a woman. "

Then I pull away and walk back to Julian, walking to the limo, getting inside and driving back to the palace.