"I can't tell you who to choose, Katniss." Peeta tells me. His eyes are apologetic. But I need him to. I cannot make this decision on my own. "Please." I plead with him. "Choose Gale." He says reluctantly. "He has the better chance of surviving." K/P/G

COMPLETE. AU. Instead of the Quarter Quell, Snow forces Katniss to marry Peeta as entertainment for the Capitol. This turns out to be just what Peeta and Katniss needed to finally act on their own feelings for each other. M for later sexual content.