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All good things must come to an end.

-Geoffrey Chaucer

Ch.10

Elizabeth was touched ,truly touched, but she couldn't except this. She couldn't except any of this. Too much had happened between her and Ciel. Not just recently, but in the past as well. She was sorry to say this but she had saw it coming. Elizabeth had been through too much to go back to the way things were.

"Lizzy what's wrong? You look upset."

She hadn't realized that she was looking down," It's nothing Ciel. I'm just tired is all. I will see you again for dinner?"

"It's to be expected. You've been through a lot. Dinner will be at its normal time, that is if you feel like eating."

Elizabeth nodded and stood. Sebastian took her arm and escorted her out. All her family waited with baited breath. They all ran and hugged her at one time. It was painful. By the time she had finally managed to pry herself out of their arms, she was out of breath.

"Everyone ,please. I don't need any hugs. I'm fine and everything is okay with me an Ciel. I want to invite you all to dinner tonight. There is something important I need to say."

"Why can't you tell us now Elizabeth?"

"Because I want everyone together when I tell it."

With that she turned around and headed to her room with Mey-Rin.

Elizabeth was careful to sleep in a position where she would not mess up her hair or makeup. She wanted everything to be perfect. When she finally opened her eyes, Mey-Rin was shaking her.

"Miss, it is time to wake up. Dinner will be ready soon."

She yawned and sat up. She couldn't back out now. Together they went to the dining room. The table was already set for five places. She took her usual seat near Ciel. As if on cue, her family filed in one by one, taking their seats. Ciel was last with assistance from Sebastian. Edward shot both of them a dirty look, but quickly hid it before Elizabeth could see. He also kept his hands off of the table. She knew that his knuckles were split open and bandaged.

The servants began puting the bowls and plates of food on the table. Everything smelled and looked delicious but she didn't have much of an appetite. After everyone had served themselves,Elizabeth stood up with her glass and a fork. There was no need to tap the glass because everyone was already silent, but she did it anyways.

"Everyone, I have something important to say... I'm leaving Ciel... for good. I will be moving out tomorrow morning."

The Marchioness spoke," But Elizabeth. You know what I said about..."

"Yes mother I remember and I don't care. I can go to an inn if need be."

There was silence for a while. Then Edward spoke.

"Honestly I'm glad. I never thought Ciel was good enough for you. I'm old enough to have my own place. You can move in with me."

"I bet you put these thoughts in her head Edward. You've been trying to get her away from me for quite some time. How dare you talk about me in my own house!" Ciel barked. He was clutching his steak knife.

"What are you going to do to make her stay? Hit her again? I still don't think you've had enough of an ass whooping or would you like another?"

Ciel tried to get out of his seat but Sebastian kept his hands on his shoulders.

"That's enough from all of you! This was supposed to be peacful. Please don't fight over this!"

It was silent once more as everyone ate.

"Father, what do you think."

"I want you to be happy, so do whatever you feel is best."

Elizabeth and Ciel watched each other from across the table. He could see the resolution in her eyes. Maybe the best thing for her was to let her go.

"Il sign the papers by the time you leave Elizabeth."

Lizzy nodded and took off her ring. She dropped it into the champagne and strutted from the room as everyone watched. For once, her head was held high and and she wasn't afraid to be tall.

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