Chapter one Her butler,a Shadow
The sun rose to find a girl, no more then maybe seventeen alone was sleeping peacefully on a huge four poster bed, blissfully unaware of what had happened to her. Her black hair was spread around her like a fan, she was so still that anyone who happened upon her would think her dead, until they noted the rhythmic rising and falling of her chest. She sighed and flipped on to her side. Behind her, the huge heavy door opened and in walked a butler dressed in a cool shade of black, with equally black hair that framed his pale face and deep mahogany eyes perfectly carrying a steaming cup of tea on a silver serving tray in one hand and a neatly folded stack of clothes in the other. He stooped gracefully to put the clothes on a red velvet chair beside the bed and the tea on the bed night table. He then stood up in an equally graceful motion to look at the sleeping girl. He smiled slightly before reaching down to put a hand to her shoulder shaking it gently, "Time to get up, my young lady." he said in an elegant voice that held a light English accent. The girl's bright blue eyes fluttered open and she smiled a sleepy smile and sat up stretching her thin arms above her above her head sighing as she did so "Good morning Sebastian." she said her voice still kind of thick with sleep"I hope you slept well, miss Alexandra" he said as way of response; pulling back the thick comforter exposing her legs, "For this morning's tea, we have a lovely jasmine blend imported from China. And for breakfast I have prepared your favorite; scrambled egg whites with cheddar cheese with a hint of pepper served with a side of crispy fresh bacon." he said as the girl now named Alexandra stood up and turned around to let the butler now named Sebastian unlace her heavy wool nightgown. He did so quickly, having no trouble with the complex series of buttons and strings then he reached over to the neatly folded stack of clothes and picked up a lacy, black bra with deep purple pinstripes running through it and hooked it around her chest with a quick motion, "That sounds lovely." she said plainly Alexandra stared at mirror set on the dresser. Watching Sebastian dress her in favorite outfits day after day was a bit tiring but then again he was very good at surprising her. She zoned out a little letting her mind drift to the thought of the marvelous breakfast awaiting her. When she saw what she was wearing, she smiled a blindingly bright smile at Sebastian's handsome reflection, "You always find a way to surprise me Sebastian." she said looking at the deep red crop top that showed off her pierced belly button and lean stomach, black skinny jeans that were slightly torn at the knees and stiletto ankle boots she was dressed in, "I am glad you like my fashion sense, my lady." he said simply as he handed her a cup of Jasmine tea. She sniffed it and lifted it to her lips enjoying the earthy taste.
"Are you almost ready miss? Its almost time to leave for school." Sebastian said as Alexandra pushed back her plate and patted her stomach, "Oh Sebastian, I hate going to school, must I go?" she asked innocently batting her cerulean eyes, already knowing what his answer would be"I'm afraid so. Your mother told me to make sure that you got a proper education and as it stands, this is the best way. If you wish I will set up a homeschooling program for you." he suggested helpfully. She nodded at him looking eager, "It will take a day to get everything in place so for one more day you will have to go." he said handing her AFI messenger bag and cute leather jacket as she stood up. She sighed "Fine Sebastian. Let's take the convertible today." she said walking to the door of her posh New York mansion"As you wish." Sebastian said grabbing the keys to the sleek sports car on his way out of the door. His deep brown eyes lingered on the mark on her that flashed on her shoulder blade as she shrugged on her jacket. That mark mimicked the one on his hand. She was a fine vessel yes but its too bad he hadn't made a contract with her, her soul seemed especially delicious. Ah but he did as he was told and that meant keeping the promise to her mother...