Ciel sat at the edge of his bed, arms and legs crossed. Sebastian stood nearby, smiling in the silence.
"I have to admit that I am rather disappointed at how long you've decided to draw this out with Katherine," he growled.
Sebastian remained unmovable.
"But young master," he said. "Since I am married to her, Lord Williams can't really do anything. He can threaten us all he wants but there are a few things he can do legally."
Ciel snorted.
"Sebastian," he said firmly. "I have come to the decision that I desire to consume Lord Williams' company."
"Expanding our borders?" Sebastian offered.
Ciel smiled sweetly.
"Yes, I plan to completely take everything from Lord Williams," he grinned. "Through his grandchild and daughter."
Sebastian frowned. From his expression, Ciel concluded that he didn't agree with the idea.
"You wish for Katie to produce a child," he finished.
"Of course," the young master continued on. "I had been toying with the idea of using Katherine to get Williams' company, and now I have the components I need to actually take it."
"Do you think Katie will agree with you?" the butler questioned.
Ciel's eye narrowed.
"She doesn't have a choice," he said firmly. "Neither do you."
A light breeze ruffled Katie's hair, waking her up from a beloved dream. She sat up and stretched. She had fallen asleep at her desk again, finishing up some paperwork for Ciel. She felt a little irritated with herself for causing him so much troubled so he convinced him to let her do some work. She had nearly finished when she fell asleep. She was even still in her white dress.
Katie stood up from her desk, shuffling the papers into one pile before walking over to the window. She closed it and stared up at the brilliant night sky. A sigh of wonder escaped from her lips. When she was younger, her mother and father used to take her out at night to stargaze. They both weren't knowledgeable when it came to astronomy but it was still fun to go out and look at them.
The door opened and Katie spun around. Sebastian walked in carrying in a tray full of food, complete with tea.
"I thought you would like a midnight snack," he said gently, setting the tray down on her nightstand. "Ciel said you were finishing what paperwork was left over."
Katie ran her fingers through her hair, pulling it up into a ponytail then preceded to try it up with a spare ribbon on her desk. She approached the tray cautiously, examining it to see if there was anything she desired to eat at the current moment.
"I'm trying to be helpful," she said firmly, picking out of biscuit. "Since all I've been doing lately is cause trouble for the young master."
"You've become rather fond of him," Sebastian responded, eyeing her as she reached for another one.
Satisfied with her selection, she headed back to her desk to finish her work. She spotted him following her back. She chose to ignore the butler and take her seat, her hand finding her pen once more. His presence became unbearable as he loomed over her.
"I have the tendency to believe that you fancy him," Sebastian whispered darkly into her ear.
Katie spun around in her seat, shocked.
"So it's true," he chuckled. "How cute."
Katie could feel her face heat up but she was determined to hide what she could. She returned to her work.
"So what if I am attracted to Ciel," she grumbled. "He already has a fiancée and I'm stuck with you as my legal companion for life."
Sebastian's hands found her arms, fingers constriction around them.
"Is this situation not better than when you were living with your father and Alfred?" he asked, his poisonous lips brushing her ear.
Katie scribbled out her signature and moved on to another paper.
"I am content with this lifestyle," she admitted. "Having a husband does keep the flies at bay."
"So since I quote 'keep the flies at bay'," he continued. "What are you going to do for me?"
"Pretend we never got married," Katie replied instantly. "So our relationship doesn't become any more twisted."
It was silent for a while. All that could be heard was Katie scribbling away at the papers, eager to finish them.
"It's not twisted," Sebastian sighed, his mouth now rested on the nape of her neck. "I can see our relationship like a red ribbon held taut across a table."
He kissed her neck tenderly, making his way down to her shoulder. Katie jerked her shoulder forward. Sebastian ignored her movement, sweeping his body around the chair and pulling at her sleeve to gain access to more of her skin. Katie moved again but Sebastian held her firm. Irritated with his behavior, she slammed her pen down on the desk and scooted the chair back away from him.
"Enough," she shouted. "Can't you see I am working?!"
Sebastian's eyes rested on her and he smiled. Gently, the butler took one of her hands in his, bringing it to his lips. He kissed each finger and then the back of her hand.
"I have seen you working for almost two years," he whispered. "Working to receive the freedom you have been craving for years."
The butler rose to his full height.
"Well my dear," he said firmly. "It is safe to say you have it. Congratulations. Well done. You can live however you chose."
He pulled her to her feet and held her close to him, eyes burrowing into her skull. The intense passion the radiated from them seem to be infinite. Katie swallowed.
"But nevertheless, you are my wife," he continued on smoothly, quieting his voice as if not to scare her. "It is your duty legally to be as my side and to satisfy any and all desired I have as your husband."
Katie tried to back away, fear and shock getting the best of her. Sebastian refused to release her, holding her in her place. He softly touched his head to hers.
"I will not ask everything from you at once," he promised. "But do you know how long I have waited to have you in my arms?"
His arms snaked around Katie's waist, pulling her into him. They stared at each other silently. One hand retreated and stroked her face. Its warmth called to her, inviting her towards it.
"So am I no more than a tool for you?" she asked in a hushed voice, staring into his red eyes. "Are you just going to use me to satisfy all the romantic desires you have? Is that all I am to you?"
Sebastian chuckled as if amused with her reply and Katie smacked him. He blinked for a second. Katie bit her lip and looked down.
"And just when I was beginning to like you," she said disgustfully. "Why are men always like-"
Sebastian cut her off with his lips. Katie tried to push away but his arms constricted around her body. Just as he would break away, allowing Katie a second to breathe, his mouth would crash down onto hers once more. Time ceased to exist and reality seemed to slip through Katie's fingers. Her brain refused to process Sebastian's scent, his touch, the heat or the passion that he radiated. Deciding he had made his point across, Sebastian backed off, his eyes still glued to her.
"You are my wife, my lover, my mistress, and my most prized possession," he said gently, kissing her cheek. "I shall treat you as such."
Katie's hands found the collar of his shirt and she kissed the butler back soundly. Her hands slid up to his face, moving him closer and closer to her. Before he could engage, she broke away from him.
"So if you ever give me a reason to," she grinned. "I will kill you while you're sleeping."
Sebastian's hands slid up to her back, searching for the lace to untie the corset style back. His mouth found hers one more.
"I'll make sure not to give you a reason then," he purred.
Their mouths meshed and Sebastian introduced his tongue to Katie's. Fighting for control, the two of them waltzed around the room, bumping into walls, tables and other furniture. Something smashed into Katie's knee and they fell, landing on the bed. Katie was sure it was Sebastian's goal to get her there. Sebastian immediately tore at her dress, scrambling to get it away from her skin. Katie in the meantime worked at his tie and shirt. His jacket and vest had 'magically' disappeared from the equation. Her lips trailed down his neck and rested at his collar bone. As if sensitive to her touch, Sebastian pulled her tightly against his body, kissing her exposed skin.
"I need to get back to work," Katie sighed as the butler's lips traced over her shoulder.
Sebastian's hands traveled around her body, as he kissed her neck softly.
"I just barely got you in my arms," he whispered, lips brushing her skin. "I'm not letting you go until my addiction subsides."
Katie exhaled, breathing on his hot skin, making him shiver. His warmth sent chills throughout her own body. She swore under her breath as Sebastian became more aggressive with his mouth and tongue.
"You're nothing but a greedy demon," she breathed.
"Correct," he replied, voice muffled by his face being shoved into Katie's throat.