Chapter 16

We were all led to the back of the hospital where there was a black car waiting, we had to evade the press. Nathaniel got in first, followed by my parents then me and Max.

As we got onto the main road out of town cameras flashed and crowds gathered. Nathanial saw me squint as the light of the camera flashes strobed off the rear view mirror blinding me.

"Our eyes are sensitive, it is horrendous But you need to get used to it once the press release goes out, it’s going to be constant. There are a few other details to go through but my mother, well our mother, should explain the rest." My mother was happy as he said that, I don't know how she feels, but getting a new grandma must feel really strange. Nevermind the whole Queen of England thing.

Max looked skeptical of the whole situation, which I get. So am I, but I still remember the dream I had and the Queen telling me not to be scared.

It was a three hour journey to London from the town I live in, and mum spent the whole time talking to Nathaniel, my dad was still in shock, Max was quiet and I was on the phone to Jake. Mum couldn't tell him, she didn't really understand how to so I decided to do it. The phone was ringing,

"Hello." He answered.
"Jake." I said back.
"I'm so sorry I haven't been there for you D, I was so worried about Maddie and then there was the whole who saved me thing and I knew you were taken care of, but as your big brother I should have been there. Please forgive me." Bless him.
"Jake, its fine. But there is something I need to tell you. Something you should know." I went on to explain what we had learned, and where we were going.

He was silent, taking it all in. He breathed deeply.

"So, I am the Queen's missing Grandson. Not something I expected from today." I heard running in the background, Maddie had heard us.

"Hold on, can you put this guy on the phone?" Jake asked.

"Sure."

I handed Nathaniel the phone and he took it from my hand.

"Hello." He answered. Jake said something to him.

"Yes." He answered. He nodded and made sounds of acknowledgement.

"See you there." Then the phone call ended.

Nathaniel handed it back to me.

"That was strange." Max said. I nodded, but I think I've figured it out.

The scent of the Jake's saviour was familiar, as if that wolf was family. Yet he didn't recognise it completely. So it all leads to one thing, Nathaniel saved my brother.

Nathaniel looked at me, he knew I had figured it out but he shook his head, don't tell mum. She has a lot to deal with right now.

"Are you okay?" I nodded at Max.

As time went on it as more surreal. We got into London and the press were going crazy, this wasn't even about us, this was purely about getting a photo of Nathaniel.

Then I saw it, Buckingham Palace. The big golden and black gates open for our car, and we glided in. The officers I had heard about saluted the car and went back to their post.

We drove under the arch and through into the courtyard. Then we pulled up to a door, with a red carpet poking out of it, soldiers waiting at the door with a man.

Then the doors opened. And there she was. The Queen.

She was dressed in a Golden coloured skirt and blouse, with her grey hair up in a neat bun and her tiara sitting comfortably on her head. She was helped down the steps by a woman, and then she waiting and looked at the car. Her blue eyes filled with excitement.

Mum looked at my dad, he nodded at her and clasped her hand.

“It’s going to be okay darling, come now lets meet your brith mother.” Both doors opened, Nathaniel got out first and greeted his mother.

“Ready.” She said to me, I nodded. Mum slowly got out of the car, everything was silent as she walked up to the Queen.

Victoria, well Nana, had has hands out and she went and met mum half way. She stared, tears in her eyes and she touched her face. Then they hugged, both of them crying.

“Welcome home, Elizabeth.” Victoria whispered. Then she saw me, and let mum go. She walked up to come as I was walking towards her.

“And, my granddaughter. Thank you for remembering.” Then she hugged me too.

This was surreal, I’m in the middle of Buckingham Palace getting hugged by the Queen of England. I’m still in shock.

“Come on in then, this is England after all. The weather could change any second.” Victoria said. She grabbed my hand and walked me into the Palace, and it was gorgeous.

We went up a fight of stairs with the other people in tow, including my mate who was eerily quiet and the corridor was spectacular. The ceilings were high, with chandeliers cascading down them, there were paintings all the way down and the carpet was red. We got led to a room with a big fireplace and 2 sofas with 3 arm chairs to match, she ushered us to sit down.

The Queen and Nathaniel sat together, she took a deep breath and looked at mum.

“I think its time you got told the full truth, and what's next for you and your family.” And just like that, my world turned upside down.