Preface

It was decided. They were going to split us up; even after we had protested. Hearing Johanna call to me, I turned my back to him and obediently followed her with the coil in hand. I never turned around. I never knew that this would be the last time I'd see him.

Suddenly, out of nowhere, I was roughly pushed to the ground. Searing pain shot through my arm like fire. My world blinded by pain, I barely registered the words, "Stay down.". Upon believing my attackers words, I diligently stayed put until I remembered something important. Peeta!

Struggling to stand, I ungracefully made my way through the large boulders that had been meticulously place to keep me from running. Slowly, I reached the top and looked around. Taking two steps forward, I was so tired. It had amazed me that we had been in the arena for less than two weeks. Two weeks and I had watched Peeta nearly die from electrocution. My heart had stopped when he wasn't moving. I know in my heart that things were different now, but I couldn't shake off the impending doom that something bad was gonna happen.

I should have never left him standing there. His eyes searching mine as I backed away from him. I could feel his lips still warm on mine. He tasted faintly of saltwater. He would never know the secret I carried. The secret that could change who we are. Even though, I know his love for me would never change as mine wouldn't.

See I, Katniss Everdeen, the Girl on Fire; was pregnant with Peeta's child. A child he would probably never see. Never become a father too. Our lives were rapidly changing and I wasn't sure if we were ready.

Life was about to change...

The stakes were higher...

The cards are drawn...

It was now or never...

Because for us the Game wasn't over yet...