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Ciel was nervous while getting ready for Elizabeth's party. Ever since he woke up, his temperature had been high, and his body continuously squirmed and shifted. The boy knew his heat was coming up; however, he tried to tell himself that he was fine and could go through with the event. Sebastian noticed Ciel's odd behavior the moment the Omega woke up that morning.

"Are you feeling unwell, young master?" Sebastian asked, opening the carriage door for him. 

Ciel firmly clarified, "I am perfectly fine."

Ciel climbed in, followed by his parents and Sebastian. They were all dressed in festive fall colors, besides Sebastian's usual attire, of course. Rachel and Vincent were cheerful, but Ciel was becoming loopier by the second. It was difficult for his parents to smell Ciel's heat; Sebastian being an unmated Alpha, on the other hand, smelled it clear as day.

The Alpha leaned down and whispered, "Young master, I'm not sure if you're aware, but your scent is becoming strong."

"I'm fine," Ciel growled back quietly. "I can hold my composure until the end of the party."

Sebastian was concerned and suddenly became on high alert. Since Ciel swore he was fine, Sebastian decided not to mention it again. The butler watched out the window and noticed Alphas turn their head as the carriage passed by them. A barely audible growl erupted from Sebastian as he grew overprotective of the Omega, and his scent revealed his protective aura.

Ciel looked over and noticed Sebastian glaring out the window. The Omega whispered to him mockingly, "I'm not sure if you're aware, but your scent is becoming strong."

Sebastian chuckled at Ciel's sass, making him ease. Vincent beamed, seeing the two whisper to each other and smile. The interaction held a lot of promise, so the earl was willing to back of the thought of Ciel finding a mate. Rachel held her husband's hand, glad that their plan was starting to work.

"Ciel," Vincent began, catching his son's attention, "I know I've been pressuring you to find a mate, so tonight, I want you to relax and have fun."

Rachel was pleasantly surprised with Vincent. Ciel took a deep breath of relief before thanking his father, and the boy started to think that Vincent had finally come to accept that Ciel needed time. Rachel hugged her husband out of joy and love. 

"I'm thrilled you've finally come through." Rachel sighed happily.

Vincent hugged her back, looking down at her with care. Ciel was elated that his parents were practically soulmates. A part of him desired a relationship like that, but it seemed too good to be true. Ciel gazed at Sebastian, feeling an urge to hug him. The boy wasn't sure if it was his heat in control, but he scooted closer to Sebastian, ignoring the surprised look the butler gave him. 

As the carriage came to a stop, Ciel felt his stomach twist fearfully; however, he suppressed it and stepped out to greet his cousin. Elizabeth smiled as she greeted Vincent and Rachel, but her joy went smug as she turned to Ciel.

"Hello, Ciel." The girl sneered, putting on a friendly facade. Her gaze fell on Sebastian, and her eyes widened a fraction. "Who's this?"

Sebastian stepped forward to introduce himself. "Hello, my lady. My name is Sebastian Michaelis. I'm a new servant to the Phantomhives."

Elizabeth sniffed the air and pointed out, "And you're unmated, I see."

Sebastian wasn't sure how to respond to a comment like that. The girl's eyes scanned him up and down, making Ciel slightly irritated. Elizabeth welcomed them inside, making eye contact with Sebastian a couple of seconds too long. The butler brushed it off and followed everyone inside.

They were brought to a large ballroom decorated with leaves and seasonal ornaments, and a large mass of people was chatting and dancing as cheerful music played. Ciel shifted close to Sebastian as a strange boy approached them. From his scent, it was clear that he was an unmated Beta.

"Good evening, my name is Alois Trancy. It's a pleasure to finally meet the Phantomhive family!" Alois beamed, seeming too friendly to be authentic. Ciel despised his presence immediately.

Vincent shook the boy's hand. "And it's a pleasure to finally meet the boy that my dear niece has taken a liking to."

Alois then turned to Ciel, uncomfortably looking up and down. "And you must be the enchanting Ciel Phantomhive."

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If you were stuck on an island with one character, who would you want it to be?

100% Sebastian! He has so many skills and abilities, he could just build a resort on the island.

Toodles~