When we died, no one would know, and that fraction of a moment that was so important to who we were would be gone.

How did thie person-someone I'd imagined would be my polar opposite-always seem to find the things that would make me the happiest?

I let myself be sad. I let myself think of him.

Yes, Maxon," I whispered. "It’s possible.

I was overwhelmed. He understood me so well, how nervous I was about making this commitment, how frightening it was for me to become a princess. He was going to give me every last second he could and, in the meantime, lavish me with everything possible. I had another one of those moments when I couldn't believe this was all happening. "That's not fair, Maxon," I mumbled. "What in the world am I supposed to be able to give you?" He smiled. "All I want is your promise to stay with me, to be mine. Sometimes it feels like you can't possibly be real. Promise me you'll stay." "Of course, I promise.

I know, I know. It's hard to explain. All I can say is that I've been given a second chance. Maxon matters to me, and I'm going to fight for him.":)

Correct. President Wallis was the president before the Chinese assault and continued leading the United States throughout the war