Chapter 18

Alexandra's POV

"Is he going to be okay?" As soon as the doctor exited the surgery room we ran to him.

"Your majesties." The doctor bowed. "We can only hope. We were able to close the wound and that's all I can say."

Lea sat on the hospital chair defeated. We were in the royal swing. Brandon was in surgery for 2 hours already and we are all afraid about his well being. This was all my fault. Although Harry was telling me otherwise I just knew it is. If Brandon doesn't make it out alive I'll die of guiltiness.

"Alex come with me."

"Okay dad."

We left the swing to have a walk in the hospital gardens. It was eerily silent here. They all knew about Brandon's condition and they were all sad. It's wonderful how an entire people could love someone whole heartedly.

"Alex stop blaming yourself." Dad stopped walking and looked at me.

"But dad if I didn't do what I did no one would have been put in danger."

"Look honey. This secret will go with us to the grave. This is fate and we can't prevent it from happening. You have to accept it. Baby if you take the blame will Brandon get better?" I shook my head. "Exactly so stop putting the blame on yourself and pray for him. That's what he needs right now."

"Thank you dad." I hugged him.

"Dad's right sis we'll get over this together just like everything else we got through. No one will touch you. Today was an accident and it shouldn't happen again." I smiled at my brother.

I was proud of my family. They were all supportive to me. If they weren't here I would've fallen. I thank god everyday for them. My dad, mom and my siblings are my life.

"I'm proud to have you as a brother Harry." He kissed my cheek and dad left to see mom.

"Let's continue walking a bit." He nodded and we walked around the gardens.

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"Come on Lea we'll come back tomorrow." It was 12 at night. Uncle Ace was sleepy and it was time to leave.

"Yes Lea I'll stay here." I said reassuring.

"Alex the second something happens you send one of the guards okay?"

"Yeah don't worry."

"Alex be careful and sleep a bit there's a bed here it's comfy." Mom hugged me and they all left. I didn't miss the wink Harry sent to me. His annoying self was back.

I sat next to Brandon and studied his features. He looked in pain. The frown was visible even though he was sleeping. I slowly put my hand on his forehead and he seemed to relax. But suddenly his eyes shot open and he took my hand and yanked me to him. I was now laying on top of him trying not to hurt him. He studied my face for a couple of minutes before he relaxed and let go of my elbow.

"I'm sorry if I woke you up." I said while getting off him. He stared at me not saying anything. I was uncomfortable under his gaze.

"Where's my parents?" He chocked out. I gave him water.

"They went back to the castle. If you want them I can send Conor."

"No. It's fine." His gaze was hard. I wanted to be anywhere but here.

"Alexa what did they want from you?" He asked in a tired voice. This was the question I was dreading the most.

"I...uhm...don't know?"

"Alexa!" He said warningly.

"Can we not talk about this topic please?" He looked at me for a minute then he nodded.

"Go sleep Alexa I'll be fine." I headed to the other bed in here. I closed my eyes and welcomed sleep.

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I woke up the next morning to the sun blinding me. I was still wearing my gown and it was an uncomfortable sleep. I rubbed my eyes and looked at Brandon. He was still sleeping. His frown has disappeared and he looked peaceful. He then opened his eyes and looked at me. I shifted my gaze to look at the door waiting for someone to break the awkward tension.

"Good morning your highness." I released a breath of relief when the doctor entered. "I'll be doing some checkups on you and you'll go back to the castle today." Brandon nodded.

"Uhm I'll be out if you need me call me." I left the room to see Conor sleeping on the floor. Aw poor Conor.

"Good morning Conor." He opened his eyes and stood immediately when he saw me.

"Good morning my Lady." He said lazily.

"Conor go back to the castle and let Lucas bring the king and queen. And you can sleep and rest don't come back."

"Thank you my lady." He left me standing in the corridor with the 5 royal guards.

I'll have a walk in the gardens of the hospital I'm bored and I need fresh air. I left the hospital door to see tons of people standing behind a line made by the guards.

"lady Alexandra!"

"How is the prince!"

"Is he alive?"

"What happened?!"

All sort of questions were thrown in my direction. Obviously the people here were afraid about their prince. They loved him dearly.

"I'm not in the mood to talk with anyone ." I told Conor. "You can go now." He nodded and left with 3 guards.

I went back inside the hospital no longer in need of a fresh walk. I can't talk with the people to tell them what? I was the reason your dear prince is here? I walked in the first stage.

"Lady Alexandra do you need any help?" A nurse came to me.

"No thank you." She smiled and left back to her work.

"No ! Stop!" I looked to my left to see a little boy dragged by his mother.

"Anthony stop it!"

"No mom please." He cried. He looked around 5 years old.

"Excuse me." I said approaching them. The mother looked at me with tired eyes. "What's wrong?"

"Oh it's just that Anthony is afraid of doctors." The mom said. I laughed a bit. "I'm Martha by the way."

"Alexandra." I shook her hand.

"Oh I know my lady."

"Anthony you shouldn't be afraid of doctors."

"Why?"

"Because they are here to help us. They helped prince Brandon too."

"Really?"

"Yeah."

"Mommy take me to the doctor." Martha and I laughed and they left with a wave.

"Lady Alexandra! The prince wants you." The same nurse told me.

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