Hey Readers. I'm so so so so so sorry for not updating sooner. I've been beyond busy lately with school. I have managed to make this chapter much longer than the ones before it. I'd like to apologize for any grammar or any type of errors in this story. I try my best to edit the chapters before i post them but i do make mistakes. I'd like to thank everyone who reviews, favorites, reads and follows the story. You guys are all awesome :) I'm hoping you guys liked this chapter as much as i do.


Chapter 8:

I wake up in Maxon's strong arms as the afternoon sun comes streaming into the windows. I look at Maxon's handsome face. He's still sleeping and I'm happy that at least one of us is. I tossed and turned all morning and when I did finally fall asleep my dreams were filled with the Emperor and my unborn child being taken away from me. I couldn't believe that this was happening to us. If only I could find another way to end this war against New Asia. I pry myself from Maxon's arms and look at the clock, 2:23pm. I walk into the bathroom that adjoins the guest suite and take a quick bath. As I'm sitting in a robe brushing my hair at my vanity, I hear Maxon waking up on the other side of the room. "My dear, what are you doing up. I thought we decided to sleep all day." Maxon groans as he sits up in bed. I look over and stare at his chiselled body. It amazes me that he is still this fit after all this years we have been married. I get up and walk over to the bed and sit on Maxon's lap. "I couldn't sleep." I whisper in Maxon's ear as I place my hand on his chest. Maxon wraps is arm around my waist and kisses my forehead. I relax at his touch and start placing kisses on his neck. He lays me down on the bed and starts untying my robe as I move my kisses to his collarbone. Maxon then opens my robe and stares down at my stomach. "What are you looking at?" I ask confused by his goofy smile. "I swear your stomach gets bigger almost every day." He says as he leans down and kisses my small bump. I laugh and start placing kisses on his lips. I start running my hand through his beautiful honey coloured hair as we are soon in a full make-out session and things get even more heated quickly.

It's been a week now since the call from the Emperor. We called him back telling him that we needed more time with our decision. Thankfully he agreed and said that as long as we kept our troops off his land he'll stay away from us until a decision is made. Since then we have been non-stop in meetings, well Maxon has been, he refuses for me to attend too many meetings since I'm carry our "special bundle", as he now like to call it. Thankfully today there are no meetings since tonight is the fall feast and many guests are coming. I'm busy walking around the gardens with Marlee between guest arriving, explaining the last minute preparations that need to be done when Aspen comes running up to us. "Ames, guests are arriving and Maxon wishes that you would attend their arrival." Aspen explains trying to sound formal as another guard walks by. "Okay, as long as you help Marlee with the planning while I'm gone." I laugh knowing that he would be useless to her. "Of course you're Majesty." Aspen jokingly bows.

As I walk into the entrance foyer, a familiar feeling comes over me as I being pulled into someone's arms. "Nicolette, I'm so happy you're here." I exclaim as tears start running down my face. "Oh, so am I. I can't believe that you are pregnant and that you didn't tell me first." Nicolette screams as she places her hands on my small bump. I laugh and pull her into my arms again. We only separate when we hear Maxon and the King and Queen of Italy walk over. "Queen America, it's good to see you again. Congratulations on your child." The queen smiles at me. I nod and smile as Maxon wraps his arm around my waist. "Your Majesties if you wouldn't mind, would you be able to attend a meeting tomorrow with us and our advisors." Maxon asks. 'A meeting?' I never heard that we were planning a meeting with them tomorrow. "Of course King Maxon, I know Nicolette was hoping to stay as long as possible." The King says as he glances at Nicolette.

We say our goodbye to the King and Queen as me and Nicolette go to the ballroom to check up on the fall feast. We gossip the entire way about everything and anything to do with the baby. We are almost into the room when Nicolette stops me. "America, when is you're due date?" she asked with a concerned look. "Well I don't exactly know yet. But I'm guessing around April or May. Why do you look so concerned?" I was wondering why her face went white once I told her. "Well it's just I'm engaged to Duke Aldo and I was hoping that you would be able to come to my wedding but I don't know if you can now because the date is set for May 1st. I don't think you'll want to come if you have a newborn o are just about to give birth." She sighs. "Of course I'm coming. I wouldn't miss your wedding for anything." I exclaim excited that she's getting married. "Oh America, you're an amazing friend and a wonderful bridesmaid." She winks as her smile returns to her face. "So when did you become engaged to this duke?" I ask. "Well just last week and we have yet to tell the country. So keep this quiet until then." She warns jokingly. "Why is he not with you on this trip?" I ask wanting to meet this soon to be prince. "Oh America, I couldn't bring him along and have our photo taken when people don't know that we are engaged yet. Also he's watching the castle while we are gone." She laughs. "So why haven't i met him yet?" I ask shyly. "Well we haven't really had the chance to come over and things moved fast between us. It was like one minute we met and the next we were in love and engaged." She smiles. I laugh and hug her.

We walk into the ball room to find the place beautifully decorated with fake maple trees and beautiful fall flowers and leaves. I look at all the maids running around preparing the tables and setting up for the meal. I look at the clock and realize that I should be getting ready soon. Suddenly Marlee comes rushing into the room with Kile in her arms. "Queen America, we have a problem. The seating place cards are missing, the tarts were burnt, the chairs at the far table are not decorated and Kile's nanny fell ill and can't look after him tonight." She cried as Kile happily played with her loose hair. I take Kile into my arms and sigh. "Alright you go and decorate the chairs and tell the cooks to not worry about the tarts and that the Queen will live without them for one night. Also we will forget about the place cards and tell everyone to sit where they please except for the head table which is reserved for the royal family. While you do that I'll watch Kile and take him to the party with me unless Mary offers to look after him, if not then he can join us." I state. Marlee nods her head and takes off. I look at Nicolette who looks astounded. "Well I never thought I would see you with such authority." She smiles." Well I do run a country you know." I smirk as I take off for my suite.

After the rebel attack last week, my room was repainted and refurnished. Its looks more majestic than it did before with the white furniture and bright blue wall paper. I enter my suite to find Mary and Paige getting everything ready for tonight. "Alright girls, I need Mary to help me get ready and I need Paige to take Kile and get him ready and then amuse him until I'm ready and then I'll take him with me to the ball." I announce. The girls get straight to work and soon I'm bathed and sitting in a robe getting my make-up and hair done. Right now Paige has Kile dressed and is now playing cars with him on my suite floor. I'm just about done with my make-up when my suite door opens revealing a handsome Maxon wearing a black suit and red tie. "You look beautiful my dear" Maxon smirks as he walks over and places a kiss on my cheek. I swat him away. "You're going to ruin my make-up and it's not even done yet." I joke. As Mary finishes up my hair, Maxon goes and plays with Kile, giving Paige some much needed time to relax. Finally I'm ready to go. I'm wearing a red dress with thin straps and gold details around my chest. It flows out and down past my feet onto the ground with gold sparkles streaking through it. My hair is pinned up into a curly ponytail and my tiara is placed on top of my head. Maxon stands up and walks over to me with a big grin on his face. "I swear you get more beautiful every day since the day I've met you." Maxon smiles against my lips and crashes his on mine. We stand there kissing for several moments until Mary clears her throat. "Your Majesties, I hate to interrupt but the whole palace and many guests are waiting for your arrival downstairs." She says as she bounces Kile on her hip. "Oh yes Mary, I'll take Kile with me and give you the evening off." I state as I take Kile from her arms. "Tell Marlee that I'll come and get him around 9 and put him to sleep for her. That way they don't have to give up their evening or make him sleep in the ballroom." Mary says as she tickles Kile's belly.

As we approach the ballroom, Marlee comes running up to us in a bright orange gown. "Oh America, you look beautiful as always." She gushes as she takes Kile from Maxon's arms. Carter walks over and whispers something in Marlee's ear and she blushes and nods quickly. Carter then nods at Maxon and a smile grows on his face. "What am I missing? I feel like you guys are hiding something from me." I place my hands on my hips and glare at Maxon. "I'm not hiding anything from you my dear, I'm just excited to spend our first party together as a family of three." He smiles as he places a kiss on top of my head and pulls me into his arms. I shake my head as Marlee leads Carter and Kile into the ball room. It's now just us two in the hall. Maxon looks down at me with loving eyes and wraps his arms around me. I nuzzle my head into his warm chest as he plays with my hair. "I think I'd rather steal you away and cuddle you for the rest of the night." Maxon pleas as he kisses all over face. "Sorry but I've planned this feast for the past few weeks, we are not cancelling two minutes before our arrival." I glare up at him hoping he doesn't bail out on this feast. "Of course not darling, I just want to get this over with so I can cuddle you." He smirks. He places his lips on mine and we kiss until we hear Gavril announcing us "Please stand for the arrival of King Maxon and Queen America of Illéa." We entered the crowed ballroom filled with both of our families, friends and many Kings and Queens of the world. We walk over to the stage as everyone sits down at their seats. Maxon stand in front of the mic as I stand beside him smiling. "We would both like to thank you all for coming to our first fall feast. We would also like to thank you for your kind words on our announcement of our baby. We are excited to announce that America is now over 11 weeks along and is in good health. We believe that this baby will help us in our journey to make Illéa the best it can be. The caste 8 will finally be removed from the system in late November. We are excited for these new changes in our lives and we are glad that you can be here to celebrate with us." Maxon smiles as he finishes his speech. I take his hand and smile and the cheering crowd. A server walks over with a tray with two glasses on it. I take the one with water and Maxon takes the champagne. "To the future." Maxon toasts. We drink and walk over to our table as the feast is now starting and food is being served.

The night is going great. Everyone is finishing their food and heading out to the dance floor. Me and Maxon slow dance for a while until I'm being dragged away by many different kings wanting to dance. I'm in the middle of dancing with the king of France when I see Mary carrying a sleeping boy in her arms and taking him to him to Marlee and Carter's apartment in the castle. I laugh and excuse myself from the king as I feel tired myself. I sit at the royal table drinking water and munching on some fruit. I look at the crowd and see my family enjoying themselves among the group of royals. Of course May is soaking up the attention from all the cameras and reporters. I even se Lucy mingling with everyone, standing next to Aspen at all times. Suddenly hands are covering my eyes and a kiss is placed on my cheek. "My dear, are you tired already?" A voice mumbles in my ear. I smile and remove the hands covering my eyes. "Maxon, you know pregnant women get tired more easily. Also I've been dancing for the past hour unlike you who have been just standing and talking all night." I tease. Maxon grins and sits in the seat next to me. We sit there and laugh about the things we've heard people say tonight until Carter comes up to Maxon and says it's time. "It's time for what?" I ask wondering if this has to do with the nodding earlier. Maxon grins and grabs my hand helping me out of my chair. "Maxon what are we doing?" I ask terrified of his answer. "We are not doing anything, but you on the other hand are performing for everyone." Maxon beams like a 5 year old who coloured in the lines. "Maxon! I am not performing tonight. I nothing planned and I am too tired." I whine as I'm being dragged up on stage. Maxon shrugs and walks over to the mic again. "If I could have your attention again. I am pleased to announce that our wonderful and beautiful queen will be performing tonight for all of us. I will warn you though that if she seems cranky about it, it's because she was forced to do it on literally a moment's notice. So without future ado I give you Queen America." I glare at Maxon with my arms crossed and walk over to the piano sitting on the stage. I sit down and play the first song that comes to mind. I feel so lost in the music and everything aroundme seems to disappear. All the problems and worries are gone. I feel like my old self again and not the worried queen. When I finish I look up and see so many people smiling and clapping for me. I walk over to Maxon and place a loving kiss on his lips as he places his hands on my stomach. Everyone we love and respect watch on clapping and cheering. So far this night is perfect and I wish that every night will be as happy as this after our special bundle comes.


Hello guys :) So i hope you like this chapter. Don't worry we are going to see more Nicolette and her sneaky plans coming up soon #Spoiler. Hopefully it won't take me long to update the next chapter but no guarantees. Thanks again so much for everything and keep reviewing.

-SelectionGirl0723