chapter1
Sebastian drew back the curtains. The room was flooded with pale light and the vines cutting across the window cast shadows across his face. It would be a gloomy day. Turning to the bed he knelt over Ciel," It is time to rise young master." Ciel sat up slowly in bed giving Sebastian a dirty look. Sebastian stated,"Now what kind of Butler would I be if I were to let you sleep and disturb your normal sleeping and eating patterns?"
"Today's tea will be chamomile with a slight vanilla infusion and for breakfast, blueberry scones."
"Thank you Sebastian."
"After breakfast, Sebastian dressed Ciel and escorted him to his study. It was a grand room with bay windows and ceiling to floor bookshelves. There were couches and chairs and the fireplace was already crackling with a healthy fire and fresh wood. There were no events planned for today so Ciel decided to read. Lizzie was supposed to arrive at noon and she would be spending the next few days with Ciel ,which gave him an hour to himself. Sebastian disappeared and with the other servants began getting the manor ready.
The front bell sounded. Ciel sat down his book and headed for the door. He was greeted with the scent of fresh cut flowers and powder before he had even reached the top of the main stairs. Sebastian was carrying a woman's bags through the door. He was taken aback by the sight he saw. Instead of Elizabeth following Sebastian, it was a woman he had never seen before. She was quite tall, reaching to Sebastian's shoulder, had pale delicate almost white skin. Her hair was as shiny and black as obsidian and hung down her back in elegant curls. The dress she wore was a stunning red, the bodice drizzled with diamond, and the cuffs, collar, and hem, trimmed in lace. As Ciel looked into her pale carefully lined eyes, he couldn't help but feel a shiver run down his back. She was looking right through him and could feel his soul.
Sebastian interrupted his thoughts," Young master, it seems that we have another guest."
"that's quite alright. Take her things to one of the guest rooms and set out a bouquet from the garden".
Ciel asked," And my dear I don't think I caught your name?"
She smiled a smile that didn't quite reach her eyes," My name is Lilith Mortem."