Harlequin Medical Romance August 2020--Box Set 2 of 2 by Tina Beckett

Author:Tina Beckett
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2020-10-15T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER FIVE

THERE WAS NOT an empty seat in the basketball arena. Special platforms had been built to accommodate spectators in wheelchairs and every available seat and spot was taken. Wheelchair basketball was the first sport on the programme and expectations were high and nerves were taut—both for the competitors and the organising committee.

But first there was the opening welcome address from the Prince. His arrival was greeted by rousing applause, but Cam scarcely noticed. Viktoria arrived in the arena with the Prince and Cam only had eyes for her.

He hadn’t seen her since he’d left her bed in the early hours of yesterday morning.

He had spent yesterday in meetings, discussing the final preparations for the games which began today. The irony of his situation wasn’t lost on him. He had finally met someone he actually wanted to spend time with, and he was too busy. For once he hadn’t wanted to throw himself into work. For once he had something else he’d rather be doing.

He had expected to feel some regret, but he didn’t. He felt unburdened.

He’d thought he might have some reservations that he had revealed too much. But he didn’t. He knew he hadn’t revealed all. Fewer than a handful of people knew the whole truth.

He was standing courtside with the medical team and Viktoria came to stand by his side. He smiled at her. ‘Good morning. Are you ready for this?’

‘I think so. Are you?’

He nodded. He had done everything he could to prepare and now he had to hope he had covered all contingencies.

They stood in silence and listened as Doug introduced Prince Alfred.

The Prince strode to the microphone that had been assembled in the centre of the basketball court. He was tall, blond and physically fit but he had spoken previously about the effect that being part of combat missions had on him mentally and the crowd greeted and accepted him as one of their own. He was casually dressed, wearing a dark navy Legion’s Games polo shirt and pressed chinos. It was the same shirt that the English competitors wore and it gave the impression that, although he was royalty, he wasn’t there as the Prince but simply as one of them. A returned soldier.

Viktoria held up her phone, preparing to video the Prince’s opening address. There was a large media contingent courtside as well. Cam knew the Games would get a large amount of coverage, which could only be a good thing. Hopefully, the publicity would inspire others, both soldiers and civilians, to get involved in sport. Cam knew that was the Prince’s aim.

‘Thank you for that warm welcome,’ Prince Alfred said as the applause that greeted him eased. ‘I am thrilled to be in Australia for the third Legion’s Games. My vision was to encourage wounded and ill soldiers from all collegiate nations to experience the healing power of sport. I know many of you strive for perfection and love a challenge and I believed the Games would provide a platform to inspire, encourage and challenge soldiers to participate in sport.

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