"And may I present to you my lovely wife, Belle." Belle curtsied and felt her cheeks turn a pretty shade of red as Christophe introduced her to yet another lord that she ruled over.

"How do you do, Sir?"

"Very well Milady," The nobleman said to her. They were in the middle of her and Christophe's trip around the French countryside. It had been amazing so far. They had already visited three lords and Belle hand met more people then she could ever remember; let alone probably never see them all again. Overall though, this trip had been amazing. "Please make yourself at home." The lord interrupted Belle's thoughts, bringing her quickly back to reality.

"Oh thank you, you are really most kind." Belle stated while her Christophe nodded his agreement.

"You are very welcome. What else would you two like to do today? There is a beautiful view from the hill just over there." He motioned towards the hill, "Perhaps as young lovers you two would like to go on a sunset picnic together?"

"Haha that would be wonderful, we would so enjoy something like that! Has my wife told you yet of our upcoming child?"

"An heir, how wonderful for you! So apparently you don't need to get away by yourselves anymore."

"Oh but sir, we would love it, really!" Belle pleaded.

"Ah, Milady, I was just joking. Of course you'll be able to go… that is if you actually trust our King here."

"He is my King, true. And I am married to him, however, that doesn't mean I'll ever be able to trust him. After all, he DID do this to me." Belle motioned towards her slightly bulging stomach.

"Hey! Belle… that's not exactly fair!"

"I know, I know, but its way more fun to get you in trouble."

To this the lord just laughed and afterwards he called for a servant to present Christophe with a basket for their dinner, he left the two to start their trek.

Although it was an easy hike for most, Belle struggled a little. She felt that even thought a tiny baby could only be a few pounds, that she was instead carrying a huge, huge monster. This was quite amusing to her, judging by Christophe's past. He grabbed her hand and together they finished the hike.

When they reached the crest of the hill, Belle helped Christophe spread out their blanket and she then set out the delicious food for their dinner. It was very good, and for desert the cook had even packed wild strawberries! Christophe stuffed himself until he was extremely full and he collapsed on the blanket. Belle they laid down with him. The sun began to set.

They talked about everything, the kingdom, a new book, and especially about their new son or daughter, depending on which one you asked. Finally the sun was set and the stars came out.

"Why go back my Belle?"

"Well you were once a wild beast. So tell me Beast, can you brave the cold night and protect me?" He nodded and Belle moved just a couple inches closer to nestle up against her real prince charming.

Belle blinked her eyes, and opened them to the sun's light overflowing the earth. Christophe moved at her movement, and they both began to wake up just in time for the sunrise.

"It's a new day, and new beginning." Christophe stated.

"Yes, and a new day in our lives too. A new beginning for us. Do you think we'll actually be good parents?"

"I think we'll be fine. I love our child already, almost as much as I love you." Christophe then gave his wife a good morning kiss, as she snuggled up against his knees to watch the sun rise.

"Yes," Belle thought to herself, "Only five more months."