*Astrid’s Pov*
The realisation that I was pregnant was scary because I didn't know how Maximus would React. I don't understand why I was scared, but I was scared to tell him, and when he pulled me in and almost smooshed me in a big hug, I knew he was as excited. As I am, I stay quiet and think about what has occurred over the last few days and begin to cry max doesn't speak. He holds me tighter and kisses my head. I can't believe my entire life has been a lie; how do I move on from all of this, and what happens now? I can't just waltz up to the throne and take it! I begin to giggle cry when I think about how that would look, waltzing up to the throne and sitting on it with no grace, and feel of how willow would have reacted. Maximus pushes me back to see if I'm ok and looks and me with a
