Princess?

Chapter 83

Camilla's P. O. V.

"How are you this morning, Your Majesty? You had a big day yesterday."

I roll my eyes as Bash comes to sit down next to me, "Bash, call me Camilla. I'm almost your sister in law. You don't need to use my title"

He laughs, "If you say so. "

I take a deep breath as the breeze hits my face, "I fear i look rather tired this morning"

My eyes are still closed when Bash says, "You look extraordinarily beautiful, My Queen"

I open my eyes and look at him in shock. That statement was very out of line. For him to say to his queen and also his brother, the king's, wife, was not good.

I quickly look around to make sure there was no one to overhear him so he won't get in trouble. I raise my brows, "You know you can't say those things"

Bash shrugs, "Ask my brother. I've never been one to follow the rules"

I laugh, "Speaking of your brother, i'm going to go find Julian. "

I stand up and start to walk away but turn around, "Bash," He looks up at me. i smile, "Thank you"

Then i quickly walk inside before i hear his response. I walk into John's room and see Julian playing with him on the floor.

I smile, "Here you are"

Julian looks up and smiles at me, "Good morning, my love. Come join us"

I walk over and sit down next to John, watching him play with his toys. Julian looks at me, "We made him"

I laugh, "Yes. We did. We're so lucky"

Julian leans over John and presses his lips against mine, "Yes we are. "

***

"France is beautiful. "

I smile and look around, "Yes. It is"

Derek sighs, "But so is New York. A different kind of beautiful. But beautiful nonetheless. "

I look at him, "I know"

He glances at me, "Don't you miss it? The normal life?"

I shrug, "I would miss Julian more. "

Derek sits down in the grass, pulling me down with him. We walked to the top of a hill that overlooks the castle.

I smile and shut my eyes, feeling the sun soak my skin, "Do you hear that?"

"No?"

I breath in, "Exactly. It's silent. You don't ever get silence in New York"

Derek laughs, "You're right. This is nice"

I lay down on my back, "Are you enjoying your time here?"

He lays down beside me, "I am. It's nice to be around you again"

I tilt my head to look at him, "I like being around you again too"

We just look at each other until Derek leans over and tries to kiss me. I quickly sit up, "Derek, i'm engaged"

He sits up too, "You cheated on Louis. Why can't you cheat on Julian?"

I turn and slap him across the face, absolutely livid, "How dare you say such a thing! I am the Queen of France and I demand to be treated accordingly"

I quickly get up and start walking back to the castle, ignoring him calling my name.

When i get back to the castle grounds, Bash is outside practicing with his sword.

I laugh as he cuts up a tree, "And what did that tree ever do to you?"

Bash turns abruptly, "Oh Your Majesty, I'm sorry. I didn't see you"

I roll my eyes, "Bash, we've talked about this"

He nods, "You're right. I'm sorry. Camilla"

I smile, "Thank you. Now, how about you teach me how to use a sword"

He looks at me shocked, "You want to learn?"

I nod, "Absolutely. "

Bash hands me the sword and comes behind me. He wraps his arm around me, his hand over mine.

He helps guide my arm, cutting and jabbing the sword in the air. After a few minutes, i turn around and look at Bash, "Thank you"

He grins and takes the sword from me, "I could continue to teach you. How to use a sword, a bow and arrow, self defense skills, things like that."

I grin, "Wow Bash, that's incredibly kind of you. That sounds great."

He nods, "Well then we'll do that. 1 or 2 times a week should be good. "

I set my hand on his arm, "Thank you. Now, i have to go, i have to meet with the cook to get the food finalized for the wedding reception. I'll see you at dinner?"

"Absolutely Camilla"

I quickly walk inside and into the kitchen. All the cooks and servants quickly bow. I wave them off with my hand, "Hello everyone, i'm here to talk about the menu for the wedding"

***

After i have everything finalized, i go to my room. When i walk in, Julian is in there. I walk over and grab his face, kissing him, "Our meal is planned for our reception"

He smiles, "That's so great. Hey, i was speaking to Bash earlier and he said he's going to be giving you lessons on self-defense?"

I grin and nod eagerly, "Yeah! I'm really excited! With all the threats i've received, i think it'll be good for me to know how to defend myself"

Julian nods, "You're right. Absolutely. And i won't be as nervous when i know you're somewhere without me. Camilla, listen, i received a letter today. It's from the President of the United States. He wants us to come visit him in DC after our wedding. And basically tour the country. He promises that you will be better received than you were last time. I told him i had to get your approval first. So, how do you feel?"

I bite my lip, "I'm nervous about it but I think we should do it. "

Julian kisses me, "I'm so glad you think so. I'll go respond to him right now"