"Master, what will you do, certainly you don't intend to-"
"Cynna my dear friend, I have learned from my past, yes, time does indeed change,but my love for Ciel remains. Surely after six beautiful children he has some affection left for me, he's gone so far as to admit it himself. I did the very thing I vowed I would never do, my precious Ciel felt trapped for years, he kept this from me until the little ones had grown. I want him to be happy, after all he's been through he deserves this." Sebastian said, removing the crown and handing it to Cynna.
"Master, I understand. However-"
" mr. Sebastian?" Finny cried from behind them. Sebastian turned to the gardener.
"What is it?"
"The Young Master, he says he wants to talk to you. He's in your room."
"Thank you, I shall see go immediately." Sebastian mad his way through the corridor to the elegant staircase.
"Master, I suggest you take his advice. Move forward sir. There is no sense in pursuing this fantasy." Cynna called after him only to be ignored. The king hurried to the room he had once shared with his mate and knocked. It wasn't long before Ciel opened the door to invite him inside.
"Don't know why you knocked on your own bedroom door, but you might as well sit, I need to talk to you."
"That's just as well dearest, I have something to say to you a well." Sebastian sat down on the edge of the bed.
"You can't call me that anymore. We're not married. This is why we need to talk. I'm always going to have love for you, we've been through so much and we have children together, so of course there's always going to be a place in my heart for you." Ciel sighed. "But, I've been giving you a lot of mixed messages. I'm sorry, but I need to make this very clear... You and I have different lives now and it really is time to move on. I still want us to be friends and be there for each other, just not-"
"Ciel, I know you want to be free,to have adventures of your own and I want you to have everything you want from life. It would destroy me to lose you. I came up with my own solution and I hope you will hear me out." Ciel nodded.
"Go on." He pressed.
"Well, you know of the many meetings that go on to keep the peace between demons and your brother, Michael. They are often held in various places upon neutral ground. What if you were appointed to the position and then you would have your freedom and still come home-"
"Sebastian-"
"You don't have to give me an answer immediately. Just think about it. We could both have what we want."
"You're really trying hard at this, you say you understand and here you are trying to do all this."
"I do understand. But you are the love of my life, it's my own doing that we've come to this. Let me make it right."
"It's not you at all, we've been over this. You gave me everything i could want and more." The new king knelt in front of Ciel, resting his head against his former mate's.
"The fact remains that our hearts still call out to each other. You are my destiny and I believe you feel it too. Sometimes it takes time out on your own to find a way back home. You may not come back to me in the way I hoped for but we are forever a part of each other. I will always be here to provide for you and help our children. Just know that should you decide to...your place will remain open to you alone all you ever need to do is say so. I shall welcome you as always with open arms."
"I know you would but that can't happen. Some things you just don't get to come back from." Ciel said in a semi-regretful tone.
"You have not crossed that line. Just give it some thought."
"Sebastian-"
"I would consider it a personal favor." Ciel smiled faintly.
"Would you?"
"Yes. I shall have to think of a way to repay such a debt as I already owe you eternally for giving me our family."
"I'm sure you'd think of something." Sebastian grinned revealing his sharp fangs.
"Is that a yes?" He asked. Ciel sighed.
"It's a yes. As long as you understand what I'm saying."
"Perfectly." The king said.
The Michaelis sons and daughters stood in the hallway, their ears pressed to the door.
"Brother Evian, tell us, will mom and dad be together again?" Rachel asked staring hopefully into her brother's eyes. The eldest son frowned pulling her into a hug.
"I'm sorry sisters and brothers. Mama will always love Dad. Dad's heart will always be Mama's. They will be each other's biggest supporter. Mama will accept this position to be close to us and have the freedom he needs. They will remain close but sadly this is our life now. We need to accept this and be there for our parents just as they were for us. Please don't worry, we are still a family and we will always be loved. It will take time to adjust to this new situation but we will always have each other." The siblings sighed was rarely wrong in his predictions and with no other choice, they made a silent vow to do all they could to make the transition easier for everyone.