Ciel walked silently beside Sebastian as they approached the devil's throne room. His guilt was weighing on him heavily. Could he really let Sebastian give up his title as future king simply because he was being selfish?
There was no question in his mind that his mate would refuse the crown for him,but Ciel wondered if it was the right thing for him. He knew it could possibly strain the relationship between Sebastian and his family. The older demon didn't seem bothered by the loss at all .
"Ciel, your silence is concerning me, please tell me what you're thinking." Sebastian requested softly.
"That we should turn back and go home. I can't take this from you."
"You aren't, I made this decision, our marriage is much more important to me."
"I know, but I want you to be happy as well. I like to see you smile."Ciel replied.
"You make me happy Ciel, and our children, as I stated previously, I need no more than that." They entered the room and were immediately greeted by the queen and Beth. Sebastian's little sister ran into his arms and embraced him.
"Big Brother I missed you!" She cried squeezing him tight.
"and I you are you?"
"good, Mother wants to show me how to sew things." The young girl's voice was filled with excitement.
"Wonderful. That's certainly something to look forward to."
"Yes, may I make a dress for Angelina and Kathryn when I learn?"Sebastian smiled warmly.
"That would be a nice gift for the twins,I'm certain that the girls will love them."
"Come now dear, your brother must speak to your father." Ann hugged Ciel and Sebastian giving both a kiss on the cheek.
"Have a nice talk you three, Beth and I must begin our lessons."
"Actually Ann, you might want to stay for a few minutes, we came to tell you both something." Ciel said before Sebastian could speak.
the older demon gazed at his mate in shock.
"Ciel, if we -"
"Tell them the good news Sebastian." Beth's eyes lit up.
"Are you going to have another baby Ciel?" She asked hopefully.
"Why does everyone seem to think that any good news is about me having babies?" Ann chuckled.
"Wishful thinking Ciel dear, Beth loves her nieces and nephews."
"Yes, I love them so much, they're so cute and sweet and I just want to play with them all day!"
"Well, we're just upstairs, and they love you too so come visit whenever you like,as long as it's alright with your parents." Ciel said warmly.
"You mustn't keep us waiting Sebastian, what news do you bring?" The devil stood from his throne and placed a massive,clawed arm aroing his mate.
"Ciel are you sure you don't want me to inform -"
"I'm sure." Sebastian smiled.
"Mother,Father,Beth,Ciel has consented to the vow renewal."
"This is wonderful, I'm happy for you both." Ann couldn't resist another hug.
"We hope that you can join us on our Anniversary, this is when we plan to have it. I intend to give Ciel everything he should have had during our bonding ceremony. Photographs, a reception, everything that was missing. Father, if you would, we would like for you to be the one to perform the ceremony."
"My son, I will be most honored to do so."
"Excellent, As the day is nearly upon us, would you be willing to lend a hand if needed?"
"Sebastian, I will do all I can to help you." Ann vowed.
"And me Bastian, I'll help you." Beth grinned.
"We must ask you one favor."
"As us anything my son."
"Mordred is to stay away from the event."
"You have my word as king and as your father."
"Thank you, this means a great deal to us."
"Dear ones, we are happy to help. Whatever you need, please ask." Sebastian and Ciel stayed only a few minutes before starting their walk home. Once out of hearing range of the king and queen, Sebastian lifted Ciel into his arms
"Ciel,I would have given it up,a chair isn't worth losing you." Sebastian nuzzled his mate.
"You won't lose me. It wasn't fair to make you feel like you had to choose. I want you to have the things that make you happy and this is one of those things."
Sebastian stopped walking and looked into Ciel's eyes.
He kissed him softly.
"My darling Ciel, I will make this promise to you, I will make more time for us, I swear it. Once a week at the very least, you and I will spend the entire evening together,we shall leave the children in the care of the servants or perhaps Lady Elizabeth. Never again will you feel unloved,would you like that?"
"You would do that for me, what about your lessons with your father?"
"One day a week will do no harm my love. I will be there for you more than I have been."
"I'd like that very much."
"Wonderful, perhaps tomorrow night?"
"We have a wedding to plan, its only -"
"We have friends and family willing to help, they can work on the details and present them to us the following day. Tomorrow is about us,nothing else."
"Promise?"
"on my very life." Ciel leaned his head against Sebastian's chest.
"Thank you."
"It will truly be my pleasure Ciel, to show you how important you are to me is something that I will always attempt to do."
