There are no Hunger Games, but Katniss is still in trouble. Her mom gave her up to settle debts to marry mayor's son, Peeta. Peeta has been in love with her his whole life. Can he get her to open up her heart and fall in love? What happens when her life is threatened? Will she find out who murdered her father and destroyed her childhood? Full summary inside. AU! TEAM PEETA!

Katniss is picked up by the Capitol in Catching Fire and Peeta is rescued by the rebels. How far will he go to save her? What will Katniss suffer in the Capitol?This story will go all the way through Mockingjay and beyond. Rated T, but maybe M later.

Thirteen of the most important moments for Peeta throughout Catching Fire as he is forced back into the Arena and faced with the possibility of losing what is most important to him. Companion to Nine Lives of Peeta Mellark.