-Agreement

(Caroline's POV)

It didn't take long for the throwing up to stop. But when it did, we were moved to another Conference Room so the mess could be cleaned up. A few maids that Stephan had spoken to brought me some water and cubed fruit so I could take some medicine. Everyone was so caught up with me being sick that the whole meeting went out the window.

Stephan was constantly asking if I was ok and Gabriel was talking to his replacement queen looking a little frustrated with her. I soon got fed up with everything and spoke up after I was done eating.

"Let's get on with the meeting. But I need to speak with Stephan outside first." I said standing up and walking out of the room not turning back. Once outside Stephan gave me the 'what do you want' look. "Why would you lie? And about something so serious." I ask.

"Well, I didn't lie for starters." Was the first thing he said and I felt like the world was about to disappear. "I do want to marry you." He said.

"For how long?" Was the only thing I could manage to say.

"From the start actually. But I wasn't sure until the night I found you completely drunk. The night I had dinner made for us in the garden was the night I was going to propose to you. I had the engagement ring and your mothers ring in my pocket. I decided against the idea and just gave you your mothers ring. Ever since then, I haven't gotten the courage to ask you and I was really getting annoyed with myself." He explained.

"That still doesn't make up for the lie about me being pregnant." I say.

"Well.." He started.

"Well what?" I said growing concerned.

"That's not a lie either." He said cautiously.

"What!" I nearly yell.

"Let me explain." He said quickly.

"Like I wasn't going to have you already explain." I retort a little angered.

"Remember the doctors appointment you had to go to?" He asked and I nodded my head. "When I went with you the doctors had told me that they were checking up on you to make sure you were healthy because you had a history of having anxiety. And since your parents had past they wanted to make sure it didn't return because of it. They didn't want me to tell you why they had you have the check up, but they wanted me to know why just in case. So anyways, they had you take a blood test to make sure your blood was all good and that you were all healthy. But when they pulled me out of the room they told me that you were pregnant and they ask if I wanted to tell you or them to. I said I would, but I didn't know how you would react so I just stuck around and made sure you were ok and healthy and I'm so sorry Caroline." He said starting to cry. If I've never seen a grown man cry I have now.

"Stephan, I don't know how to react to this or what to say. I honestly don't know how to feel about this." I said stunned. "Did they tell you who's?" I ask.

"Who's? How many people have you been with?" He asked a little shocked.

"I wouldn't know. I was drunk and can't remember anything from the night my parents died. All I know is I was drinking and then the next thing I know I'm waking up next to you. Everything in the middle is a big black blur. Like I disappeared off the planet that whole time." I said honestly. "Hopefully you remember something." I said looking at him hopefully.

"I was completely out of it as well but I remember the seemingly important parts." He said.

"Like?" I ask impatiently.

"You drank a lot, this guy tried to kidnap you, I managed to save you and we escaped him and..." He said trailing off.

"And?!" I said rising my voice.

"You seem to remember how it ended so I don't need to continue." He said.

"Please tell me your lying." I said in disbelief.

"Have you realized that I'm a very truthful person yet?" He said trying to lighten the mood but it didn't help at all.

"My going  to my room. I need a break, finish the meeting I don't care, just leave me alone." I said walking away quickly with my hand against my mouth so I could muffle all of my sobs as I make my way to my room.

(Stephan's POV)

I told her everything. She wanted to be alone so I let her. I knew she was crying as she walked away from me to her room. I just let her because I know it's a lot for her. How could I be so stupid?! I do these things to myself! I should have told her! I would have been married to her by now and be expecting a child and we would be one big happy family together! But instead I have the woman I love crying in her room because of me. And I'm not even sure if she would marry me now.

Instead of comforting her like I wish to be doing I was left with the job of saving this kingdom from war. I will prove to Caroline that I can protect her, her kingdom, and our child no matter what. She's been through so much these past few months. Now that she's expecting a child would be even worse with a war. I fix myself and walk back into the room ready to do business. I take my seat and Gabriel speaks up.

"Where's Caroline?" He asked.

"She's not feeling to well so I decided to let her rest in our room." I said.

"Our? That's new." He said chuckling not out of humor.

"I will be carrying this meeting on." I said taking charge. "You have no right to declare war on a kingdom especially in a time of weakness. It only shows your people that your weak and only go after kingdoms when they are at their weak points. So do yourself the favor and don't make yourself look too venerable. Because Caroline's kingdom is only one half of us now. You still have all of my kingdom to deal with. Caroline and my kingdoms are two of the most powerful kingdoms and have conquered so many others that yours is just a baby to us. Now that we are together it only makes us stronger. And I intend for our child and future children to grow up just as strong as us. This war will be a waist of you recourses and men, and I would like to think you would still want to have your kingdom under your control after it all." I say telling him like it is.

"You think you scare me?" He said pointing a finger at me.

"I don't have to scare you. All I'm saying is this war will only end with your kingdom under our control. So I'm telling you what's best for you and your kingdom right now." I say calmly.

"And what if I still go through with this war? What would you do?" He asked cockily.

"I will make sure your people and every other kingdom know you have declared war on a kingdom who had a pregnant queen. We all know that is frowned upon in the Royal Court. And I would hate for your secret boyfriend to also be found out about." I taunt. I was playing a dangerous game that could go very good or very bad.

"Fine, I wouldn't do anything." He said giving in.

"Nice to know we have come to an agreement. Thank you for your time. It was nice meeting you Daniella. I will make sure Caroline is filled in on the agreement and that everything is put in order." I said and walked them to the castle doors.

"Have a good day Prince Stephan." Gabriel said and walked out of the castle.

I let out a huge breath and rushed back up stairs to Caroline's room to make sure she was ok.

Please don't hate me...