A/N- Heyy, look who's back! So, I want to apologise for my long-ass absence, and lack of updates. I've been going through some personal problems, and I was in a really bad place for a while. Then, I looked at all the notifications of this story getting favorites and followers, so I decided to try and get back in the saddle. Writer's block has been a bitch too, so I wanna thank you for sticking with the story and waiting patiently. xoxo ^^


The ride back to the manor was an awkward one to say the least. Sebastian knew that Aurora was hiding something from him, and he planned to find out what it was. Once they came back, Ciel went straight to his study and Sebastian dragged the distant girl to the kitchen. He then proceeded to kick out Bard and place Aurora onto the counter.

"Hold on, I thought I told you that I was cooking today."

"I remember, but not before you tell what that man told you. I know when you're hiding something from me."

She blushed and looked down, making the butler frown. "I will tell you, but I want to tell you in private where there isn't any potential eavesdroppers."

"I see. You will tell me tonight, am I clear?"

"Yes."

"Good." Before he could walk away, she placed a kiss on his lips, catching him off guard. He blinked at her, surprised that she was bold enough to initiate the kiss after that. Then, he recovered and returned the timid kiss with a confident one, and heard her squeak. She is going to be the end of me, I swear. He pulled away, a smile gracing his face. "Get started on dinner before whatever restraint I have left."

Aurora blushed, instantly catching on to the implication, and hopped off the counter to begin dinner.


After dinner, Ciel was taken to bed and Sebastian cleaned up for the evening. When he returned to his room, he found Aurora changing into one of the makeshift nightgowns he spared, in other words...his shirts. He then had the idea to startle her via sneak attack, but before he could even take one step toward her, she was gone. What? Suddenly, a pair of arms snaked around his torso and slid up his chest, making him jump only slightly.

"Hey, Sebastian."

"Good evening, Aurora. You surprised me."

"I beat you to it, huh?"

"Yes, you did."

She giggled at her little victory. "Are you done with everything?"

"Yes."

"Great."

"This also means that we have plenty of time for you to tell me what it is that you're hiding."

She sighed as she moved to face him. "Of course you weren't going to forget."

"How can I? You were alone with that man for far too long in my opinion, and he said something that made you distant from me. What did he say?"

"Me and Adrian were apparently lovers."

Fury rose in the demon. "What?"

"That's exactly what I thought. Apparently, he knew me before I was even born. I guess from a previous life. He called me a fighter and said I was called Puriel."

"Anything else?"

"He...told me to be wary of you, and if you ever hurt me, he'll kill you. He...he said that he will always love me. Sebastian, I don't know what's going on. Who's Puriel?"

"I see...I will be honest with you. I am not sure who Puriel is, er was, nor do I know what exactly is going on. The name is rather ancient, quite possibly predating myself. As for Undertaker, it is very possible that he knew your past life, being that he has existed for quite some time as well."

"What is he?"

"A death god. A grim reaper, as you call it, and a very old one at that. He is a legend, reaping the souls of Robin Hood and Marie-Antoinette. I must warn you, you must be careful around him. He has been a problem for me and my Young Master in the past."

"Oh."

"This information may be useful. It may give us an idea in who we are working with, and how to take measures in protecting you. Our culprit may know you from a past life as well, like Undertaker. This means that he is not human."

"What? Does that mean I'm not human, either?"

"Possibly, but we cannot be sure. You may be a reincarnate, but Undertaker must tell us. However, seeing that he has feelings for you, and may want to protect you himself, it is very unlikely that he will want to cooperate. He may be our biggest obstacle at the moment."

"I see...Sebastian?"

"Yes?"

"You won't...ever hurt me...will you?"

The demon butler stared in shock at her question, feeling the anger simmer deeply within him. That bastard put ideas in her head. "Come here." She stepped towards him and pulled her toward the bed, laying her down. He then took his spot next to her and wrapped his arms tightly around her waist, making sure she practically tasted the raw emotion that coursed through him. "Never. Perish the thought. If I do, I shall burn, boil, do anything and everything that could kill me for all eternity for such a sin. Aurora, believe me when I tell you that care deeply for you. The idea of you getting hurt, of losing you, kills me. I would not be able to anything if something were to happen to you."

"Sebastian..."

"You are my everything. I will never hurt you."

"Promise?"

"I promise. With my entire being, I swear that I will never hurt you, or I will die a thousand deaths for eternity."

"Okay...I wasn't expecting that type of promise."

"I don't make many promises, but for you, I am more than willing."

"Sebastian, you never cease to amaze me."

"That is my aesthetic."

"An odd aesthetic."

He chuckled. "Sleep."

"Are you gonna leave in the middle of the night?"

"Maybe."

"Then, I won't sleep, not when I'm gonna wake up alone."

"Aurora, you're acting childish."

"Will it keep you here?"

"No, it will not."

"Oh."

He chuckled at her dejected face and pressed his lips to her temple. "I'll come back, my dear. I'll never leave you to wake up alone again."

She pouted. Leave it to him to say the right thing. "Fine. I'll go to bed."

"Good." She climbed into bed with the butler following soon after. He snuggled close to her, his body molding perfectly to hers. As soon as Aurora got comfortable, he placed tender kisses along her neck, making sure to nibble on her more sensitive spots.

"Sebastian, if you do that, I'll never sleep."

"We can't have that, now?"

"No, we cannot." Despite her protest against it, she moved closer to his wandering lips and sighed. Soon, sleep took over her, and Sebastian watched her chest rise and fall, cherishing the beautiful flutter of her heartbeat, but it was short-lived when he heard a familiar voice summoning him.

"No point in keeping the Young Master waiting. I will return, my dear." And with that, he left a kiss upon her forehead and left.