Princess?

Chapter 78

Camilla's P. O. V.

I went home after that and went to bed. And here I am, just now waking up the next morning.

I lay in bed and stare at the ceiling, wondering how Jackson is doing. Surely, some of his friends died. I need to see him.

I get out of bed and shower then get ready for the day. I grab my bag and start walking outside, when I hear, "Where are you going?"

I turn and see Julian standing there. I sigh, "I'm going to the hospital. I need to see if everyone is alright. "

Julian walks over to me, pulling me into a hug, "Sweetheart, you've just been through a great trauma. Give yourself a few days. "

I groan but nod, "Fine. But I'm going back by the end of the week. "

Julian grabs my waist, "Cmon, you really don't look good. Let's get you back into bed. Get you some more rest."

***

I just got to the hospital. I couldn't stay away any more. I snuck out while Julian was away at a meeting.

I go up to the third floor and look around. I hear someone behind me say, "May I help you- oh, Your Majesty! What can I do for you?"

I smile at the nurse, "I'm looking for Dr. Avery. "

The nurse nods, "He's doing rounds right now. He should be around here somewhere. "

I nod, "I'll find him. Thank you. "

I walk around and see him in a patient's room, talking to the patient. I lean against the door, watching.

When he turns to leave, he sees me. He looks down at his shoes and grins before walking out to me.

"Hi"

I grin, "Hi"

He grabs my arm and pulls me down a less populated hallway, "What's up? Are you okay? How have you been?"

I shrug, "I can't sleep very well. Nightmares"

"Of you getting shot?"

I shake my head, "Of you getting shot, while saving me. "

Jackson runs his hands down my bare arms, "Camilla, I'm fine. You don't need to have those nightmares. Sleep peacefully. Everything is okay. "

"How many of your friends have died?"

Jackson clenches his jaw, looking away, "2"

I set my hand on his cheek, making him look back at me, "Hey, look at me. I'm sorry. I'm so sorry, okay? If I wasn't there, you could've saved more people. I was selfish and wouldn't let you go. I distracted you. You saved me because I'm the Queen, when you could've saved your friends, people who you knew and loved. "

Jackson furrows his brows, "You think I just saved you because you're Queen? I'm sorry you think that. Because that's not true. I chose you. I chose to save you. And that should mean something other than my duty as your loyal subject. "

I grab his face between my hands and pull him down, our lips meeting. He grabs my waist, tight, pulling me closer.

I pull away after a minute, "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have done that. "

Jackson grins, "We both wanted to. I'm just glad you did it before I could. "

I laugh at him, tucking hair behind my ear.

"Camilla?"

I look and see Julian walking over. I start to get nervous, "Julian, what are you doing here?"

He smiles at me, kissing me quickly, "You snuck out. You little stinker. "

Okay good. He obviously didn't see the kiss.

I laugh a little, "Sorry. I just wanted to see how Dr. Avery was doing. "

Julian nods and shakes Jackson's hand, "Dr. Avery. Thank you again for saving her life. "

Jackson nods at Julian. Julian looks at me, "Ready to go home?"

I nod. Julian starts walking away, "I'm going to go catch the elevator. "

I look at Jackson and smile at him, biting my lip, "Would you care if I came back sometime?"

Jackson squeezes my waist, "Come back anytime. "

I grin at him and quickly kiss his cheek before waving goodbye and meeting Julian at the elevators.