He knew his human form was appealing. People were so agreeable to the good-looking. His demon form would send them screaming, even though he thought it had it's own dark appeal. To those willing to not run screaming. We're in for one HELL of a surp...
Sebastian stepped into his Master's bedroom smelling his mate's perfume. Irritation rose to the surface but was swiftly shoved back down. His Master stood at the window in his nightshirt. The confused look on his face as he held onto the drapes made him seem younger than the demon had ever seen in their time together.
"Master, is something bothering you?"
"It's nothing." The Earl turned from the window, his face set in its normal lines. However, Sebastian could still see the worry hidden beneath the surface. "I've decided to go down for dinner."
"Very well. Then we must get you dressed." The butler moved quickly to the room housing his Master's clothing, choosing a green suit that was appropriate as well as comfortable.
"Was Serena is here again, Master?"
"You know that she was. She said that she was visiting since I wouldn't get out of bed."
"I see. I will inform her that it is not appropriate for her to be in your bedroom, Master." Sebastian slid the gray waistcoat over the Earl's shoulders.
"I highly doubt that will do any good. Serena does what she pleases and you should get used to that."
"Yes, I believe that you are correct." He held out the coat that matched the rest of the suit. "Master, I have noticed that you seem rather attached to my mate."
"What of it?"
"I feel I should warn you that I do not share."
Ciel thought of all the times that Sebastian had kept people from touching him. His expression when Lizzy would hug him or he would have to escort the blonde to some function. The Earl had always thought that the demon's aversion to others touching Ciel came from Ciel's own need to not be touched. Now, he wondered if it was the demon not wanting anyone to touch his prey.
A laugh bubbled up before he could stop it. "Believe me, Sebastian. You have made that more than clear in the years since our contract was made. Yes, I like Serena. If she wasn't bound to you I probably would have broken my engagement to Lizzy so that I could have her."
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A low growl filled the room.
"However, she is with you and I know better than to pursue a woman that is already taken." Ciel glared at his demon in the mirror. "Besides, you're the one who is acting on nothing but his emotions lately."
Sebastian jerked back at the observation and the truth behind it. The Earl straightened his shoulders and moved for the door to the hall.
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"Sebastian?" He didn't turn back around, just stared at the door in front of him.
"Yes, Master."
"After our business is finished, you will watch over Serena better."
The demon knelt on one knee and put his hand over his black heart. "Yes, my lord
