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Holding Ciel's small, delicate hand in his own, Sebastian began to lead the bluenette out of the large bedroom and down the hallway.

Ciel had been correct.

Stone.

They were walking through a stone hallway with large windows….

Ciel peered out of one as they passed by.

The…..sea?

Yes, out of the window, Ciel could see the ocean far below them.

The hallway was pretty elevated…

"Where are we?" Ciel asked Sebastian as they came to a very old, very wide staircase.

"My home." Sebastian replied.

"Where is that?" Ciel pressed.

Sebastian looked over at Ciel and chuckled. "Far from Phantomhive Manor, I'm afraid."

Then Sebastian began his tour and Ciel quickly discovered that Sebastian's home was a massive, stone castle, easily several centuries old.

Below the castle was indeed, the ocean, and behind the castle sat a small village.

Germany?

Romania?

Latvia?

Poland?

Ciel was not sure what nation the castle was located in, but the air was cool and breezy.

Even though the castle itself was a bit dreary, there was a….a sort of peace in the air.

For a fortress so large, Sebastian's home felt quite comfortable.

As they went, Sebastian showed Ciel the entryway, the kitchen, the dining hall, the ballroom, and the many, many guest rooms and various trophy halls that the castle housed.

"Does this place have a dungeon?" Ciel asked as Sebastian concluded the tour by returning to the kitchen with Ciel, allowing the bluenette to sit at the stone table while he pulled out some plates.

"Indeed. But as long as you behave properly, you'll never have to see it." Sebastian replied with a cordial smile.

Ciel gave Sebastian a worried look.

Even though he smiled teasingly, there was a part of Ciel that knew Sebastian was probably not joking.

Or was he?

While Ciel sat at the table and waited, Sebastian took the time to prepare a simple dinner for them with some of Ciel's favorite, uncomplicated dishes.

Once the meal was ready, Sebastian and Ciel sat across from each other, dining together in the receding light of day.

The food was delicious, just like the cuisine that Sebastian had always prepared at Phantomhive Manor.

However, even with the good meal, Ciel found her first dining experience in the castle to be a bit uncomfortable.

That was due to the way that Sebastian ate without taking his eyes off of her.

Intense, focused, hungry…..

That was the stare he gave the bluenette through their dinner, and even afterwards, as he led Ciel back up the stairs and through the hallway, returning her to the large bedroom.

Once they arrived there, Ciel sat on the bed and Sebastian closed the door behind them, locking it.

That made Ciel a bit uneasy…...

Ciel noticed there was a bathroom attached as Sebastian lit an oil lamp on the nightstand.

That was convenient.

"Is this….your room, Sebastian?" The bluenette asked quietly, watching her former butler come and stand in front of the dresser next to the bed.

Sebastian began to untie his kimono belt.

"Ah, yes, it is. How perceptive of you, young master~." He replied cheerfully.

Ciel struggled not to gulp.

Oh dear…

"Well, may I be shown to my room, then?" Ciel asked politely.

"I'm afraid you're already in it." Sebastian said with a smile that was too sweet for Ciel's liking.

Ciel glanced around.

She was sitting on the bed.

The bed.

Not a bed.

Her eyes widened.

"But there's only one bed." Ciel mentioned worriedly as she watched Sebastian slip off his black silk kimono, exposing his loose, black trousers underneath.

"Indeed, young master~." Sebastian chuckled.

Ciel felt her heart start to race.

Even more so as Sebastian turned around, standing before her, shirtless.

Ciel gazed at the intriguing display of his torso for a moment.

Chiseled, thin, muscular…..

Sebastian was….

Sebastian's face wasn't the only thing about him that was handsome!

Ciel didn't know what to do….

A part of her wanted to turn away.

A larger part of her wanted a closer look.

Ciel drew in a breath as her eyes met Sebastian's.

He smirked at the look on her face.

Slowly, Sebastian walked over to the bed and slid underneath the soft, silk covers, pulling the little bluenette into his arms.

"My, you smell lovely~..." Sebastian complimented his dear Ciel, as he inhaled her scent.

"Sebastian…" Ciel squeaked, her cheeks turning red as he clutched her close, nuzzling her softly.

"I do hope you don't mind if I have another taste now, bocchan." Sebastian smiled.

"I….." Ciel blinked.

Ciel's sapphire eyes widened as Sebastian pressed his lips sweetly against hers.

Over…..

And over….

And over….

The only sound in the room was of Sebastian and Ciel's lips colliding with each other as Sebastian drenched the bluenette in kisses.

"Mmmm~..." Sebastian purred, nipping Ciel's pink pout.

Sebastian was delighted to feel Ciel's body relax against his.

The bluenette seemed to be enjoying his kiss~.

Arousal surged through Sebastian's groin when Ciel dared to open her mouth, giving Sebastian the opportunity to explore her wet cavern with his tongue.

Ciel thought that surely Sebastian would attempt to force himself on her, but no, he seemed content to be holding her in his arms, tasting her.

It was…

It was actually rather nice, Ciel thought.

The night air was cold and cuddling close to Sebastian's warm body while the soft silk sheets pressed against her skin felt wonderful.

Warm and soft….

The bluenette had expected Sebastian's kiss to be quick, just like the first one.

No…

Now, Sebastian no longer had to hurry to stay on a schedule.

Now, Sebastian could take his time~.

Sebastian held Ciel in his arms as if she were made of glass, as if she were about to be swept away from him, and his lips met hers over and over, as they kissed for what seemed like hours.

Ciel could feel Sebastian's kiss gradually becoming deeper and more passionate.

Ciel wondered…..

Was this what he had wanted all these years?

Truthfully, for Sebastian, this was the best evening he had since coming under Ciel's employ.

During his time of servitude, the bluenette had allowed him to get close, yes, but never this close.

What a reward to finally have his adorable Ciel here, in his home, in his bed, in his arms…

Sebastian finally pulled away from Ciel, earning a disappointed whine from the bluenette.

Sebastian gazed at Ciel and licked his lips, making sure he got every last taste.

He smirked as he looked down at the disheveled bluenette.

Ciel's eyelids were half-lidded, her pale cheeks were almost blood red, and she was breathing rather hard.

Hard…..

Sebastian noticed he himself was rather hard, his manhood standing eagerly erect in his trousers.

But he made sure Ciel couldn't see his arousal in the darkness.

He was careful to angle his hips away so she wouldn't feel…..

Sebastian wanted Ciel to come to him eager and willing, just as she had been when they first made their contract.

He didn't want her to be afraid or forced…

But Ciel didn't know that.

"S….Sebastian…?" She asked quietly.

Ciel was both terrified and infinitely excited at the possibilities of what his reply may be….

Would Sebastian…...would Sebastian claim her for his own, right now?

"That's enough for tonight, my kitten~." Sebastian purred, kissing Ciel's forehead sweetly. "I intend to enjoy you slowly, to savor each bit of you, like a truffle. You did well this evening. I am satisfied, for now, young master."

Ciel's eyes widened at those words.

Oh…

What did that mean?

Sebastian was satisfied….for now?

Surely Sebastian didn't…..

Oh…..

As Ciel continued to blush madly, Sebastian laid beside her and pulled the covers over them both.

With Ciel nestled comfortably in his arms, Sebastian settled them both down to sleep.

Sebastian drifted off first.

Now that he was unemployed, he could rest more.

Ciel was not far behind.

Even though she was in such a strange new place, there was something comforting about being near….Sebastian.

Something comforting, indeed.

Yes, during his employment as Ciel's butler, Sebastian had always treated sleep as a luxury.

Deep, restful sleep….

A complete detachment from the world and all of its burdens, that was how Sebastian slept holding Ciel.

A luxury….

A luxury Sebastian could now afford since they were far away from England and all of Ciel's enemies, safe in Sebastian's home.

But….

Perhaps Sebastian was too indulgent with himself even now…

He had enemies of his own.

Sebastian was not the only one who coveted Ciel.

Outside the castle, some distance away, perched on a craggy cliff, stood a man clad in black.

Also a butler….

The man gnashed his teeth as he imagined Sebastian inside the formidable stone dwelling, sleeping peacefully with the beautiful bluenette in his arms.

The man scowled.

He wondered…

Maybe Sebastian had already…..claimed her?

Was it…..was it possible yet, so soon after their arrival?

Surely not, no, the man could feel it…..

Ciel was still pure.

An ominous grin curled his lips as he took a step towards the castle.

Sebastian didn't deserve such a prize.

The man glared as he thought to himself, No, Michaelis doesn't deserve such a fine creature. Others may be hypnotized by him but I see the truth….

Inside the castle, Ciel frowned in her sleep, stirring in Sebastian's arms as a dark scene tainted her dreams.

By then, the man in black was standing beside their bed, staring down at Sebastian and his little bluenette.

If only Ciel knew about the nightmare she would be living once she woke…..

A few hours later, the morning sun streamed through the windows, drifting in with the gentle roll of the tide from the ocean below.

Sebastian slowly woke but didn't open his eyes yet.

Ah~.

His first morning with Ciel in their new life.

Due to their contract, the bluenette was obligated to do anything Sebastian wanted…...but he had felt the way she returned his kiss last night~.

Sebastian was certain if he tempted Ciel with a few treats and a little reassurance, she would be willing to do anything he wanted.

Lying there, Sebastian felt the soft weight of Ciel in his arms.

Soft…..

Almost too soft…..

Sebastian hugged Ciel with a purr as he cracked his eyes open.

Oh no!

Sebastian gasped and immediately sat bolt upright in bed.

A pillow.

Ciel!

Ciel was not….Ciel was not beside him….!

Sebastian dashed out of bed and checked the bathroom, then he quickly ran from room to room.

The castle was empty.

Empty!

Sebastian fell to his knees in desperation.

"My…..my young master is…..gone!" Sebastian cried in frustration, knotting his fingers in his hair.

How dare someone rip his precious Ciel from his very arms!

Sebastian growled as he noticed a cufflink there, in the hallway, next to the bedroom.

It was gold and engraved with a spiderweb…..

With a rageful snarl, Sebastian went to dress before heading out on his journey.

Now, Sebastian had to leave his comfortable home that he had just returned to…...

Now, he had to rescue his precious Ciel who was stolen from him at the very moment that she was about to fall into his loving arms…...

What an irritation!

Sebastian's eyes narrowed.

Claude Faustus would pay for this.

He would pay dearly.