The New Beginning

The Devil's Ball

Sebastian pushed open the tall, metal doors to the castle. The light from inside nearly blinded Annalise for a few seconds, but when she could see her eyes widened. It wasn't utter chaos like she thought it would be. It seemed like a normal ball that she would attend. She followed Sebastian inside, gripping his jacket tightly. She of course noticed the stares she got because of her soul being contracted to Sebastian. He smirked and reached behind him grabbing her wrist, pulling her in front of him. Annalise's eyes widened as she looked up at him. She blinked Morse code to him. 'What are you doing?' He bent down whispering in her ear. "I'm giving them the show that they are looking for." Her cheeks went red as he moved his hand from her wrist to hold her hand and his other hand down to her waist. "You're a skilled dancer Annalise. Just let me lead and do the hard work." Annalise nodded as the feeling of eyes undressing her came back. Sebastian made eye contact with Lucifer as he tapped the beat and began leading her around the ballroom. Lucifer worked his way over to a wall where he could relax while watching the girl squirm. Annalise couldn't concentrate on the happiness of finally dancing with Sebastian, as she was distracted by Lucifer. She turned her head with each turn to find where he was. Sebastian sighed as the song ended. "Go on, go talk to him. I will make sure you are safe unless he tells me otherwise. I can't keep my king from hurting you, but I will be damned if anyone else hurts you." She nodded, curtsying as she turned away. Annalise walked up to Lucifer and looked down. He grinned maliciously. "So the little princess has come to talk to the better of the two?" Annalise frowned and shook her head. She didn't know what she would say, but the uncomfortable feeling only grew worse the longer she stood there. He smirked and lifted her chin. "You know he is watching, what would he do if I began doing unspeakable things to you in public." His arm wrapped around her waist, pulling her closer to him. He bent over her brushing his lips over hers. Annalise gulped staring up into his eyes. He smiled. "Well, go on, you may speak your mind. I won't hurt you seeing as I asked the question." She looked back to Sebastian whose eyes were magenta and shadows we're creeping out around him. Annalise gave a soft, but worried smile to him as she turned to look back at Lucifer. "He would tear you limb from limb each and everyday, then he would use the demon sword to end you whenever he felt it was time." Lucifer smirked as he bent closer to her lips. "What if I tainted those lips of yours with my saliva?" Annalise felt chills go through her spine as she couldn't bend backwards anymore. "I don't know." She heard a wall crack and wine glasses break. The others ignored the events and continued socializing. Lucifer grinned as he made eye contact with Sebastian, leaning down pressing his lips onto Annalise's. Annalise let it happen and she realized he wouldn't stop until she kissed him back. Tears formed in her eyes as she closed them, kissing him back. Lucifer stood up and slapped her so hard she began to fall. Before she could stumble two steps backwards, Sebastian was behind her holding her closer to him. Lucifer smiled as he saw her holding her cheek. "I expect her in my room by 2:30 in the morning." Lucifer grinned as he walked away. Annalise turned burying her head in Sebastian's chest. "Please don't leave me alone with him." Sebastian sighed. "I won't."