Standing beside Tony Stark, the lights from the flashing cameras made your heart race faster than usual. You forced a smile as reporters clamored for attention, asking questions about the latest Stark Industries breakthrough. No one in the room except for your husband knew the secret yet:

You were pregnant, and while the two of you were over the moon, neither of you was ready to share the news with the world just yet. The press had a way of making everything larger than life, and you wanted this moment, this time, to be just yours for a little while longer.

Tony's voice was steady and confident as he answered a question about the newest Stark Industries project, expertly dodging anything that veered too close to your personal lives. But, as you both knew, it wouldn’t take long for the reporters to dig into more intimate territory.

“Mrs. Stark, are you and Mr. Stark planning to expand your family in the near future?” A reporter’s voice rang out, sharp and clear above the murmurs of the crowd.