Sheryl's POV continues
“She can't be an official princess or take up her mothers duties, she's already doing what she wants, don't make her offers.” he asserts, his hand still caressing her hair as she drinks the water Cameron slides over to her. She did second guess drinking it but she's drinking it now, slowly to ensure she doesn't choke.
“So, one more niece. Great,” Jason murmurs, his gaze in Camilla. “Princess I hope you don't max out credit cards like Victoria, oh, wait-” he gapes, sitting up in his chair, the realization of who his niece is sinking in. “You earn your own money.” he grins.
“New favorite niece,” Xavier and Melvin say in unison, bumping their fists.
Diamond giggles, “Are you kidding me, a niece that doesn't want me to buy her anything? I've prayed for you my whole life Camilla.”
“Welcome the family.” Christina cheers, her head falling back in her seat.
“If you're Anything like Arieya's other offspring, you're going to need a therapist.” Taylor smiles, half jokingly and more so serious.
No one laughs at his joke, Arieya's son isn't something to bring up with intent of lightening up the mood, the boy is the devil, literally, Arieya named him Hades. I know he's my nephew but Hades acts like he doesn't have a heart, and will go to whatever extent just to prove he has none, kind of like the situation his sister is in.
Enrique looks at his watch then glares around the table, “Oh would you look at the time, I need to get going, I'm too old to stay up this late, old age folks, you know right Amaya?” he asks, simply to work a nerve on her. He knows she values her youth, way too much than she actually should. “When will I see you again princess?” he asks, veering his full attention to Camilla.
“Tomorrow,” she tells him.
Enrique kisses her forehead and pats her head, wishing everyone a good night as he walks away. Everyone is just staring at one another now, not saying a word.
I clear my throat, surging from my seat. “Camilla, I'm sure beta must be looking for her Alpha.”
Her chair screeches, and she rises to leave, not knowing what to do, she flickers her hand in a wave motion to everyone. “Have a good night everyone,” she says, walking around the table to where I stand, my hand now gripping the doorknob. I twist the doorknob, waiting for Camilla to exit first.
“Don't be a stranger Camilla Mia Hearst Burton.” Amaya calls out, just as my hand closes the door behind us.
“I know we are a dysfunctional family but we will always have your back, you can count on us like you do the Burton family.”
Camilla pauses, “Was she happy?”
“Always, she was never angry or upset with anyone. I want you to know that they wouldn't have traded you for anything, your dad always bragged to his fellow Alpha's that his daughter was the prettiest and luckiest because Arieya was your mom.”
“Yes,” Camilla nods. “That might be the only good luck I've ever had.” she says, resuming her walk.
I too join her, neither of us saying a word until we're back into view of the party, “This is it, an auction with shocking revelations.” she sighs, her fingers taping at her phone.
“What can I say, I have a neck for parties.” I smirk, earning a smile from Camilla that makes my heart swell with excess pride.
“I don't like your siblings much, they don't seem genuine and auntie Sheryl doesn't suit you, you're too young.” she shrugs, her gaze blankly peering at mem
I laugh, “Mother will love meeting you, and trust me, that group of airheaded crown heads will always be there when you need them, they're reliable and loving.”
Camilla nods, biting on my lip. “So I'm part Royal now?”
“No, you are not part Royal, you're fully royal. Our family genes are stronger than other Royals families, you're exclusively a Royal, you have all the gifts of our family and your one special gift that no one else has.” I explain, my gaze roaming to see wandering eyes, if there's any.
Camilla's face furrows, “I don't understand.”
“Hmm, my special Royal knack is I can penetrate people's dreams, and Amaya sees the future. Arieya's unique gift was element control, mostly fire and wind but she also had another but we don't talk about it because the walls have ears and they're jealous.” I wink.
“I didn't inherit any of her abilities, not even my dad's abilities.”
“According to my reports, you are a huge fan of self harm.” I counter, raising an eyebrow at her horrible habit that needs medical attention.
Her eyes widen, looking around to see if anyone is eavesdropping before resting on me. “Are you spying on me?”
“My point is, you don't have any scars, you heal timely, that's a family trait and by the way Killing Alpha Hayden and Luna Charity was a bold move. However, you didn't have to be ruthless with it.”
Camilla shakes her head, a tired smile stretching on her lips. “Goodnight Sheryl.”
“Goodnight Thumbelina,” I retort, sparking a cold glare.
“Can you not call me that,” she frowns.
“Of course not, I'll continue to call you thumbelina till the day I die, which isn't anytime soon. I'm in great health.” I whisper, my hand waving at someone behind her. I place a kiss on her cheek as I walk past her, apparent irritation consuming her as she surveys the room for Camilla with her eyes. Probably looking for Mirabelle or Kingston, she's grown fond of him just like the way Angel is with Adrian.
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