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Love Changes Everything-Part 8:

Lucius and Narcissa appeared to be back on level ground again after their night alone. Priscilla couldn't help but look smug as she brought Draco back to the Manor. She hoped that there had been some discussion and maybe the husband and wife understood each other a little better than they did before.

As Narcissa headed off with Draco Lucius turned to his mother and looked at her.

"Cissa and I spoke about how much I keep mentioning Eira," he said looking down at his feet on the ground, "I really had no idea that it bothered her so much. I keep hating her because of Severus but I wanted him as Godfather just as much as she did."

"Your wife was smart there Lucius and she knew that it was the best thing all around for everyone," Priscilla said, "that doesn't give her an excuse to parade him to you but he is free to come to the Manor."

"Yet I can't with Eira," Lucius said.

"Eira coming and going would just make it suspicious. The last thing we need is Druella finding out about any of this or you can kiss everything goodbye as there is no way she'd let you break Cissa's heart. You are both stuck in this and you both need to figure things out because if you don't then the House of Malfoy and House of Black will crumble. Nobody wanted this and only you and Cissa can make it work. I know you both love each other but you seem to care less about her feelings. Remember her words from last night and you two will be OK," she said before saying her goodbyes and that she'd check in eventually.

Lucius went and stood in the doorway to Draco's playroom and watched as Narcissa had enchanted Draco's dragon plushie and was using her wand to fly it around the room for Draco to play with. She was a devoted mother, just as he was a devoted father and he knew that they would ride the storm, especially now he understood how she felt.

Ball preparations began to increase in earnest and Narcissa was juggling Draco and Ball preparations some days and others Lucius was around for. He knew that she wanted this to be spoken about for weeks after and said that money was nothing and whatever she wanted she could have it because he secretly wished the same as her.

Severus was also free and he had stopped by and was sat playing with Draco for a while as Lucius had been called to the Ministry. Of course Narcissa had invited all the top people at the Ministry. She knew exactly who to invite to get the Ball noticed far and beyond.

Narcissa was walking past the playroom when she froze in the doorway.

"Severus… what are you doing here?" she asked, concentration beginning to fail on the papers in her hands.

"I was here to see Draco and Lucius got called into the Ministry of Magic so asked me to stay with Draco as you were busy with Ball things," Severus explained as he stood up and walked over to her.

"Just because I am planning the Ball doesn't mean that I cannot watch my son as well," Narcissa said, "I've managed it other days."

"I don't think he meant it like that," Severus said, moving so Draco couldn't see his godfather's hand reaching up to caress his mother's cheek, "he knows how important this is to you so he asked me to stay with Draco. He just wanted to make your life easier."

"I'm sorry," Narcissa sighed, "he's really making an effort to stop talking about Eira but I'm still unsure if he's lying or not."

"This owl came from his father and the Minister so you can relax on this one Cissa," Severus said softly as he stroked her cheek, "I'm sure that he will be home soon," he added, "where will you be?"

"The Gardens. I need to check them next. Be good Draco!" Narcissa called before heading out to the Gardens. Severus watched her go. He'd find her once Lucius returned. He just wanted to see her.

Narcissa was in the Gardens when she heard footsteps on the gravel following her. She'd expected it to be Lucius so her blue eyes widened when she saw Severus stopping just in front of her.

"Lucius is home then?" she quizzed but knew the answer deep down and he nodded before moving closer to her, "no Sev… He can't see me give into this when I've been giving him a hard time over Eira…"

Severus had rested a finger on her ruby red lipstick covered lips and pulled her towards where he knew her Secret Garden was. She knew instantly where they were going and she didn't even stop him. In a way she needed to be with him as much as they'd been trying to keep away from each other.

As soon as the gate was closed and locked Severus pressed his lips to Narcissa's and then that was it. She crumbled and kissed him back instantly. Her hands began to tug at his hair and his hands had soon released her golden locks from the pins holding them back.

Narcissa pulled him towards the Summerhouse and soon found herself laid on the sofa inside with Severus on top. They knew it was too risky for anything to happen but that didn't stop them getting used to being soft and gentle with each other once more. Narcissa wanted him but she knew that had to be at his. Lucius could still find them if he really wanted to.

A while later and the two were laid under a blanket in just their underwear and Narcissa's head rested on Severus's chest as his hand ran lazily through her hair.

"I know you love Lucius and that's why you stopped when we did but one day things will be different," Severus said softly as he looked down at her.

"How? There's nothing that can be done unless he makes the first move. I can't do it Severus. You full well know I can't," Narcissa sighed as she rested a hand on his chest near her head, "there's nothing that can be done and we just have to live with this."

"One day they will be different Narcissa. I don't know how or when but I know that I will free you from this…. When Draco is older and understands more," Severus said.

"I want a daughter… I want a daughter and I know that it's impossible with Lucius because of the curse…"

A sigh left Severus's lips. The Malfoy Curse was famous and Severus held her closer still.

"I will give you a daughter and will ask Lucius if I can do that. If he wants he can even raise the child as his own," Severus said as he looked at her.

"No! You can't do that!" Narcissa said lifting her head up quickly to look at him, "she would be your daughter. Lucius and I would allow her to be yours."

"No. She will be a Malfoy and I would be Godfather, just like I am with Draco. You need this Cissa," Severus said before shushing her as he kissed her once more. His love for her, so strong that he would give her a daughter, if that meant he couldn't be a father… but that wouldn't happen because when he gave her a daughter he hoped to have her freed from the willing trap she was in.