"It's not fair!" Alois sobbed, though his tears seemed to have dried up forever. He leaned on Ciel's shoulder.
"Everyone says she's trying to protect me but there isn't anything to protect me from with Naveen."
"Alois, Hannah loves both you and Luca the way I love my children. She probably feels threatened, like you're being taken from her, even though It's obvious that he loves you."
"But he wouldn't hurt me."
"Do you know why Sebastian always asks me before he takes the children out of my sight?" The blonde boy shook his head.
"Because shortly after I had Evian, he decided that while I was asleep, he was going to take the baby to see his parents. I would have been fine with it, but he never told me he was taking Evian. When I woke up and the baby wasn't in his cradle, I panicked when Sebastian did come home and I saw Evian was safe, I was still very angry and had to fight the urge to hurt Sebastian."
"but Sebastian's his father."Alois said in surprise.
"Yes. Logical I knew he had to be with Sebastian and safe, Sebastian would never hurt our children but I still felt like it was a threatening situation. The point is, sometimes for a mother, logic steps out and leaves you with the instinct to protect no matter what. That's probably what happened with Hannah, Naveen is a threat to her family, even though he's really not. It's something that can pull you away from his family. Do you understand?"
"I think so. You actually had him though, Hannah didn't have us." Alois said drying his eyes on his sleeve.
"It doesn't matter, she sees herself as your mother, that's what matters. She'll come around I'm sure. Maybe Sebastian can talk to her and see what he can do."
"Do you really think he would?" Alois asked hopefully.
"I know he will, if Iask him to, he'll do anything." Alois smirked.
"Still the master then?"
"Yes, Ciel continues to get his way nearly every time." Sebastian said.
"So do you think she'll come round?"
"We can only try."
"If not there is always the option to elope."
"Sebastian!" Ciel exclaimed warningly.
"I was merely suggesting-"
"We know what you were suggesting.'
"I don't want to hurt Hannah, I just want to make her understand. I want to be with him, maybe have a family one day, I'd never be able to do that if Hannah or Luca didn't like my mate."
"Well, fortunately, Luca does like it's just Hannah that doesn't like it."
"I miss him already Ciel, what should I do?" Alois sniffled.
"Do you want him to come here?" Ciel asked.
"Would you do that, for me?"
"We will." Alois smiled for the first time since arriving.
"Thank you Ciel!" Alois said hugging him.
"Ayeez" Evian cried out happily from behind them.
"Didn't daddy just put you in bed?" Ciel stood up and walked to his son.
"No bed." Evian said shaking his head.
"Yes, It's time to sleep." Ciel told the child sternly.
"Ayeez!' Evian dais pointing to their visitor.
"Yes, Alois is here. Say goodnight."
Evian whimpered sadly reaching for the blonde boy.
"He wants a hug, It's fine if you want to."
"Of course I'll give him a hug." Alois said joining his friend. He picked the child up and embraced him.
"Ayeez!" Evian cooed resting his head on the boy's shoulder.
"He's so sweet."
"Yes, he is. He really likes you and Luca."
"We absolutely adore your little ones. Sometimes I wonder what it'd be like to have my own little children. I could love them and care for them."
"I know you could." Ciel said. "Do. You want to come with me to put him back in bed?"
"I'd like that very much."
"Pardon the interruption masters, both Master Sebastian and Master Ciel have visitors." Cynna said with a bow.
"You know which is Evian's room don't you?" Alois nodded.
"Would you mind tucking him in while I see who it is?"
"Not at all." Alois started toward the stairs.
"Nigh, nigh Mama." Evian said sleepily, he waved a little hand at Ciel.
"Goodnight Evian, I love you." Ciel replied.
"Alright Cynna, show them in please." Cynna did as instructed.
"Ciel, is brother here?" Luca asked in tears.
"Luca, how did you get here, where's Hannah?" Ciel asked in alarm.
"Hannah is at home, I thought maybe my brother came here because he left the house and I'm so worried, he didn't tell me he was leaving or anything." The young boy rubbed away the tears from his eyes.
"Oh Luca, you poor boy, he's upstairs putting Evian in bed. How did you get here if Hannah didn't bring you?" Ciel asked softly.
"I brought him, I couldn't let him make such a journey alone." Naveen said. "Cousin Ciel, cousin Sebastian wouldn't by chance be here would he?"
"He's in the room, go on in."
"You said my dear Alois is here?" Naveen asked cheering up slightly.
"I did."
"Please tell me, is he alright?"
"He's hurt because of what happened, but other than that he seems to be."
"Please don't tell him I'm here yet, after I am finished with Cousin Sebastian, may I speak with you?"
"You can always come to us Naveen, we'll help you if we can." Naveen smiled sadly.
"Dear cousin Ciel, thank you, you are very kind indeed." He said as he approached Sebastian slowly.
"Ciel, would it be okay to wait for my brother with you?"
"Of course, I think we have some sweets in the kitchen, would you like a snack while you wait?" Luca smiled gratefully.
"Thank you Ciel, I'd like that."
"Does Hannah know you're here?" Luca shook his head.
"No. She'd never let me come by myself, and I didn't want brother to get in trouble." Ciel sighed.
"You know I'll have to contact her so she knows you two are alright."
"Yes. She likes you though, maybe if you talk to her, she won't be very angry. Will you?"
"I'll see what I can do Luca. I can't make any promises."