Scarlet stormed through the streets of New Beijing. She was angry and needed to escape the large yet stuffy palace after the large argument.

It had been a year since they defeated Levana's army and peace had again been insued between Earth and Luna. Today the eight of them were gathered here because Cinder had an announcement. But instead of any announcement being made, Jacin said something stupid that offended Scarlet, Wolf, Cinder, Thorne, Kai, and even Cress...so they all started yelling and Scarlet finally had to leave.

She could've just walked around the palace grounds, but she didn't want to be near anyone. All she really wanted was to go back to the farm with Wolf, but she knew that wouldn't happen--at least not today--so this was her best option at the moment.

Scarlet walked through the market square. Shopkeepers surrounded her, trying to sell her their goods, but she politely denied every time. She continues to wander aimlessly through the crowd but it started to pour.

Most people ducked under awnings or started running in a pointed direction. She didn't. She kept walking and stopped in an alley. Scarlet sighed, still angry, but now drenched too. She leaned against an old brick wall, thinking.

She missed grand-mére. She wanted to go back to the farm and live a normal life...she knew that was impossible, though. Especially after the war.

"Scarlet!"

Scarlet pressed herself further against the wall. She didn't want Wolf to find her, she wanted to wallow in her sorrow and anger in peace.

"Scarlet I know you're here somewhere."

She made out his tall figure as it walked into the alley. She blew out a deep breath. There was no use in staying quiet now that he found her. She walked over and hugged him, staring to cry silently in his already soaked shirt.

"Scarlet I was worried about you." He stroked her hair. "Let's head back. Do you want me to comm a cab?"

She shook her head, despite suddenly feeling extremely weak. Wolf must've noticed because he picked her up in his arms and began walking through the rain in the direction of the palace. "Scarlet what's wrong?" He asked gently, "other than Jacin." He added.

"I want to have a normal life again." She whispered into his shirt.

"You know that not possible after all that's happened right?"

She lifted her head and wiped underneath her brown eyes with her soaked sweatshirt sleeve. "I know. But I want it to be somewhat normal again."

"I know. But I'm glad it's impossible for life to be the same as before." He said this because he knew she would want to ask more, and she did.

"What do you mean?"

"Well...if it did, I would probably be on Luna right now. The war wouldn't have helped anything, and Levana would be queen of both planets, I presume. Cinder, Kai, Cress, Jacin, Winter, Thorne, and you would all--most likely--be dead. And actually...now that I think about it, I would be dead too. So, Scarlet, you really don't want things to go back to how they were do you?"

"No, you're right. I want to walk now." She added.

He set her down but held onto her hand. They started walking up the base of the cliff that the palace was on.

"Scarlet, you've been really...emotional lately." Wolf started.

"And?"

"Please just don't get mad at me when I ask you this. Okay?"

She stopped walking and let go of his hand, staring up at him. "Why?"

He asked calmly, "Please?"

"Fine." She was still unsure and confused, but what choice did she have other than to agree?

He took her hand in his again, "Are you pregnant, Scarlet?"

She didn't respond. Why would he ask th--ohhhh. About three weeks ago they did that. And ever since then she has felt a bit more...emotional.

"Scarlet?"

"I don't know. Maybe..." She looked at him. Would he leave her if she was? No. No, Wolf would never do that to her. She scolded herself for even thinking he would. "What will we do if I am?" She whispered, another tear fell from her eye and Wolf wiped it away.

"Hey," He wrapped his strong arms around her, "first let's find out. We'll go from there. I'm sure everything will be fine." He assured her.

Scarlet nodded and they continued walking up the hill. Wolf had his arm over her, attempting to shield her from the rain. It took a while longer, and she was freezing, but they finally reached the top and entered the palace.

A few servants swarmed around them, handing them blankets. Wolf didn't take any, but wrapped them around Scarlet. She felt so much warmer with just a few blankets.

"Wolf!" Kai called, walking up to them and dismissing the servants. "You alight?" He asked Scarlet.

She nodded, "Yeah, just a little cold."

Cinder followed behind Kai, "You should go back to your room. Things can wait until later. We wouldn't want you getting hypothermia."

"You sure."

Cinder rolled her eyes, "I wouldn't tell you it's fine, if it wasn't." She waved her satin gloved hands, shooing the couple away. "Go put some warm clothes on." She smiled.

"We'll be back in an hour." Wolf promised.

"Take your time." Kai shrugged.

Scarlet and Wolf walked down numerous hallways until they reached their suite on the ninth floor. Just as Wolf opened the door, Scarlet saw Thorne and Cress.

"Oh Scarlet are you okay?" Cress asked, looking over the girl drenched and surrounded in blankets.

"I'm fine, just cold."

"Well that's a relief." Thorne said dramatically.

"We'll be down in the meeting room soon." Scarlet told them. "I just need to put dry clothes on."

"We have to go all the way back down there?" Thorne whined.

"Whatever, cadet. At least you're not blind anymore."

Scarlet and Wolf walked into the room and the door shut behind them. Scarlet walked to the black dresser. She grabbed a pair of jeans, green t-shirt, bra, underwear, and her black hoodie--that she only wore when the red one needed to be washed.

She quickly got dressed in the bathroom and stepped out.

Wolf sat on the bed holding out a small cardboard box to her. She took it, inside the box were pregnancy tests, "Now?"

"Is there a better time?"

"Sooner the better, I guess," She muttered walking back into the bathroom.

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Scarlet sat on the closed toilet seat, staring at the stick. The + mark made her sick just looking at it. She had been in the bathroom for twenty minutes now, wondering what she was going to do.

There was a knock at the door, "Scarlet? Can I come in?"

She had to swallow in order for her words to come out, "Sure, that's fine."

He opened the door and went to stand on his knees in front of her. She was still staring at the test. "Can I see it?"

Without a word, she handed it to him. Wolf took it and looked at it, his face was blank, just like hers. He placed the test on the edge of the sink. He forced Scarlet to look in his bright green eyes by gently holding her face in his hands.

"It's going to be alright, Scarlet. We're adults, we can handle this." He smiled, "You're going to be a great mom."

Scarlet hugged him tightly, "I love you."

"I love you more." He stood up, pulling her with him. "We should go find Cinder and Kai."

They walked out of the suite, heading down the hall, then entered the elevator.

"Do we tell anyone yet?"

Wolf squeezed her and and kissed her forehead. "That's up to you."

Scarlet couldn't help but laugh, "You know I'm bad at making decisions." The elevator opened and they walked out.

He chuckled too, "I know. But this time I know you'll make a good one no matter what."

"Well that advice was helpful." She said sarcastically.

"You're welcome."

They entered a door to Kai's office, where Kai told them to meet him. He and Cinder were already sitting on the red love seat. Jacin and Winter sat on matching red chairs next to each other. The couples were talking about economics between their nations.

"Hi guys," Winter greeted informally.

"Hey, Winter." Scarlet said as she and Wolf sat on the black couch across from Cinder and Kai.

"I thought Thorne and Cress were heading down before us?" Wolf asked.

"They were held up by me." Iko squealed, skipping into the room. Behind her were Cress and Thorne.

"Yeah, that." Thorne agreed.

"Well we're all here now. What's the news that was so important we needed to come here in person?" Scarlet questioned.

Kai smiled and glanced at Cinder, who nodded. "We're getting married."

Excitement burst throughout the room, everyone congratulated them. Iko was the most excited, jumping up and down she hugged Cinder.

Scarlet got the sudden urge to tell everyone about the baby as well. Now felt as good a time as ever. "Hey, guys?" Everyone turned to her. "Since we're making announcements, I have one as well..." She looked to Wolf for encouragement, he smiled.

"Wolf and I are having a baby."

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Not to toot my own horn...but I thought this one was adorable! Definitely one of my personal favorites so far. Comment below for what you want me to write next (captinswan, cindai, eugunzel, fourtris, hiccelsa, jarida, jelsa, kristanna, merricup, everlark, wolflet, thress, wincin... You can tell me others and I will do them if I know who they are). I can't promise quick updates on this book since I have other stories to write too.

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