The Queen of England

Chapter 30

When I come back into the house, Cody is waiting for me on the couch with my parents.

"Hey, I'm sorry. I forgot my phone." I say.

"It's okay. I'm just glad you're all right. I was so worried." Cody says, hugging me.

"You're not mad?" I ask.

"No, love. But we need to go and pack. I'm afraid it's time to go home tomorrow." He says.

I feel a pang of sadness. I don't want to leave. "oh. Right." I say.

"I'll meet you upstairs." He says.

He leaves and I hug may and Richard. "I love you both." I say. "Thank you for keeping us here."

"You're so very welcome, darling." May says.

"We love you too." Richard says.

"We're going to go out tonight. Give you two some privacy. We'll be back in the morning." May says.

"Okay. Thank you." I say. They leave and I brace myself. That must mean Cody is mad at me.

I went up to my old room and found Cody sitting on the bed, staring at the wall.

"Cody, I know I scared you but really, it's fine. I used to do it all the time. I knew where I was. I knew I was safe." I say.

"You can't ever do that again." He says.

"Cody, I can go out if I want." I say.

"No, brittany. You're not allowed to go out alone anymore." He says.

"What gives you the fucking right-" I begin.

"You're carrying my child, and the heir to England. You will not put it in danger." He says firmly.

"How did you know?" I ask.

"I found the test." He says.

"Oh god, Cody. I was going to tell you. That's why I left. I was thinking of how." I say.

"Look, Britt-" his phone rang.

"Hang on, that's Collin." He says.

I wait while he answers the phone. "What?!" He cries.

"What's wrong?" I ask.

He ignores me. "Collin, I am on the next flight home. No, I'm coming alone. Brittany cannot come until it's safe. I'll fly her to the safe house." He says into the phone.

"Cody?" I ask.

"I'll call you soon." He says.

He hangs up. "Cody, where are you going? What happened?" I ask.

"There was a terrorist attack in London." He says.

My heart stops.

"How bad?" I ask.

"I'm not sure yet. I have to go." He says.

"I'm going with you." I say.

"No, Brittany. You're going to the safe house." He says.

"But Cody-"

"Britt, the first place they'll want to hit is the palace. I'm going to get my mother and then I'll join you. But I need you and the baby to be safe." He says.

"Cody please. I don't want to be without you." I say.

"I'll be back before you know it." He says, kissing me. "I need you to be strong. We'll be back together soon."

But I didn't feel better.