A Demons Mate

Reapers and Demons

Haagenti laughed, coming back to look her in the face. "Good. It takes a strong soul to hold a demon. That's what a mate is essentially."

"What?"

"They are a tether. A permanent chain that holds the demon and all the power that they possess in their control." He moved to the table and held out a chair for Serena. "Sit. I see that boy has not explained your position well."

"Why do you keep calling Sebastian, 'that boy'? Isn't he an Elder too?" She sat carefully, keeping an eye on the Elder demon.

"I suppose it is hard for me to see him that way. I was your mate's mentor when he first woke as a demon." Haagenti sat gracefully in the seat that Teo once occupied. The other demon took up residence behind the Elder, staying silent.

Really?" Serena leaned forward on the table. "So, I suppose that out of everyone here that you would know the most about him then."

"I will not tell you anything."

"Damn it!" She pouted. "A mentor, a lackey, and an enemy and I still get bubkis."

"Later, you will visit me and I will tell you. He was quite amusing during his training." Haagenti smiled at her expression. "I have a feeling that you will be just as amusing."

"Well, I'm glad that this night has been fun for somebody."

"Ah, yes. Back to the subject at hand. I would like you to explain what happened here tonight. Where is Sebastian?" The demon sat back in his seat.

"Ciel and Sebastian went out on one of the Earl's cases."

Haagenti held up a hand. "What do you mean cases?"

"Ciel, Sebastian's contract, is an agent of the Queen. He rules the underground of London. Occasionally, she will send him to investigate certain matters that the public cannot know about."

The Elder's low chuckle filled the room. "He certainly finds the interesting ones. That was why you were here alone?"

"Yes. They decided that it was too dangerous for the little woman to tag along." Bitterness was evident as she pouted.

"Bringing us back to the importance of a mate. Go on."

"I was looking around the house when I heard something from the front hall. I thought that they had already come back. Instead I found Grell."

"I am not familiar with this Grell." He turned to Undertaker. "Is this against his normal behavior?"

"Unfortunately, no. Sutcliff is a bit like a force of nature. His power and skill is how he keeps getting a pass from the Council. Grell is a remarkable reaper, but hard to control. That's why he has been kept at a lower level of the organization. His skill is more than welcomed as a manager, however his high emotions work against him."

"I see." He nodded. "Did he speak to you at all before he attacked you, Serena?"

"He accused me of trying to steal his man."

Undertaker and Haagenti burst out laughing. Serena felt her own bubbling at the situation. Teo watched them all not understanding.

"But demons and reapers do not have relationships." The younger was obviously confused. "Normally, we can't stand each other."

"That's why it's funny."

Haagenti coughed, stifling his amusement.

"Is there, to your knowledge, any relationship between Sebastian and the reaper Grell Sutcliff?"