Vincent's POV

On September fifth Abigail went into labor. Normally men weren't present when a child was born but tradition be damned. Lady Annemarie and Briar were present to help Abbie transition into parenthood. For hours I watched as my wife endure the painful process of childbirth. Things didn't speed up until it was well past midnight.

The midwife checked Abigail's cervix and was pleased. I helped Abbie into sitting up and the midwife told my wife to push. During the first few pushes Abigail shrieked and I comforted her the best I could. However the hours passed and still the baby had not arrived. I didn't leave my wife's side except to eat and amongst other things. By the time the sun set I was becoming worried.

"What is going on?" I asked my mother-in-law.

"The child is being stubborn" Lady Annemarie reassured me. "I was in labor for three days with both of my children"

The midwife checked Abbie again and told my wife to push once more. Abbie obeyed and pushed with all of her might. Suddenly she swore and the midwife frowned.

"What is it?" I asked knowing something wasn't right.

The midwife gave Abigail another thorough examination before her face turned serious. She then turned to me and my in-laws.

"This child is half vampire and half human am I correct?"

"Yes" was my reply.

"Vincent my love come here"

I walked to my wife's side and she took my hand into hers.

"There is a chance I will die after I deliver"

"No you can't! I won't let you!" I protested.

"My lord" Lady Annemarie interrupted.

I looked to my mother-in-law.

"Carrying a Dhampir is always risky this pregnancy was going well until now"

"I'm so sorry my love" Abigail apologized. "I'd thought I would deliver our child without any complications but it's taking its toll on my body delivering her or she"

"You couldn't have known Abbie" I reassured my wife. I kissed her forehead and I said a small prayer.

My wife didn't push again until after midnight. Then finally at long last was the child born. As the midwife cleaned the babe up I kissed Abigail on the head. My wife was weak but she still had a smile on her face.

"My lord you have a healthy daughter"

Everyone's eyes shot to the midwife at that news.

"Go hold her Vincent" Abbie encouraged and I did.

The midwife placed my Catherine into my arms and my daughter was absolutely perfect. However things for my wife turned serious. After delivering Catherine my beloved grew weak and even after drinking some blood her condition didn't improve. Lady Annemarie was able to contact a physician who dealt with both human and supernatural patients.

When the doctor finished examining Abbie his face was grim.

"She's dying"

"You lie" I hissed.

"My lord the delivery of your daughter took it's toll on your wife's body and even if she kept drinking blood it won't reverse anything"

It was then I sobbed and Lady Annemarie did as well.

"How much time does she have left?" Briar asked.

"Hours I'm afraid now would be the time to say your goodbyes I'm so sorry"

I let my mother and sister-in-law go see Abigail in private. While they said their goodbyes I went to check on Catherine. Her nurse curtsied before excusing herself out of the nursery. My daughter lay sound asleep in her crib and I wept silently. My little girl would grow up without having her mother and it broke my heart.

I pulled myself together before picking up the sleeping baby into my arms.

"I won't let anything happen to you Little One" I promised the newborn.

"Vincent?"

I looked to see Annemarie was at the door. Knowing it was time to say goodbye to my wife I nodded and left the nursery carrying my daughter in tow. Briar placed a comforting hand on my shoulder before I finally entered the bed chamber where my dying wife lay.

"Little Human come here"

I obeyed and came to Abigail's side. My wife was pale and you could tell death was close. Despite being weak Abbie gently grabbed my hand into hers.

"Promise me Vincent that you will take care of our little girl"

"I promise my love"

"Let me see her"

With ease I placed Catherine into her mother's arms. My wife shed a few tears before kissing Catherine's tiny head. I then took our daughter back into my arms.

"You'll find love again Vincent and I want you to be happy with Catherine"

"I could never love anyone else like I love you Abbie" I corrected her.

"You're a stubborn bloke" my wife teased weakly.

I couldn't help the chuckle coming from my mouth. Then she and I shared one last kiss before she finally passed away.

7 Years Later.

"Catherine I have someone I wish for you to meet" I told my seven year old daughter. Despite being only seven my little girl was very smart.

"Is it your betrothed?"

I chuckled and replied.

"She must like you before I consider marrying her Little One"

Catherine wore a green dress much to her dismay. The seven year old was a tomboy but she understood when it was necessary to dress like a lady. Her red curly hair was pinned back into a bun and her black bangs were out of her face. I offered my daughter my hand and she took it.

In the sitting room patiently waiting was the woman I wished to make my new wife.

"Rachel this is my daughter Catherine" I introduced.

Catherine curtsied before greeting Rachel.

"It's a pleasure to meet you milady"

"It's also nice to meet you Lady Catherine"

Then Rachel got to Catherine's level and I watched the interaction between the two of them. Rachel was patient and I knew she had already taken a liking to my daughter. Catherine seemed to like Rachel as well and I prayed this woman was the right choice for me to marry.

A Year Later.

Rachel and I courted for a year before she and I got married. Rachel knew Catherine was a Dhampir but she didn't care for she loved Catherine and she even asked me permission if she could adopt Catherine as her daughter which I gladly consented on. I had just finished breakfast when Catherine and Rachel smirked and I knew something was up.

"Tell me ladies what is it you are up to?" I asked.

"Mother shall I be the one to tell father the news or do you wish to do the honors?"

"You can tell him" Rachel answered. Catherine smirked before looking to me.

"She's with child"

My eyes widened and I looked to my wife for confirmation. Rachel nodded but Catherine wasn't done.

"She's carrying twins father"

"Are you serious?"

"Yes my love I carry twins"

I laughed before I kissed Rachel on her forehead and then did the same to Catherine.

Present

Catherine's POV

"That's it" I concluded.

"I never knew our father married your birth mother when he was sixteen" Ciel stated.

"It's more common than you think master" Sebastian pointed out. My mate then looked to me. "Was there anything in particular you wished to do today?"

"If your suggesting a party then the answer is hell no"

"I had a feeling that was your response but I wanted to be sure my love" Sebastian kissed my forehead before taking the dishes away to be washed.

"No offense Ciel but parties are getting too boring for me" I joked at my little brother.

"None taken sister" Ciel reassured by waving a hand.

"If it's not too much trouble can we just spend time with one another for today?"

Ciel chuckled before getting to his feet. He walked over to me and he wrapped his arms around my neck. I returned the hug and I spent the day with him. We ended up playing many rounds of chess or pool and I lost count on how many games I lost or won.

Day soon turned into night and after dinner Ciel and I amused ourselves with gifts that I received. Aunt Briar and Uncle Edward gifted me with a dagger. Levi sent me a pair of crescent moon earrings which were made out of Swarovski crystals. My grandmother who was still alive and an elder on the council sent me a journal with gold trimmed pages and a gorgeous new quill.

Mey-Rin, Finney, and Bard managed to make a delicious chocolate cake which Sebastian supervised. There was a fire roaring in the fireplace when I entered my bedroom which gave the setting a romantic glow. My mate also drew me a warm bath which I took my time enjoying before eventually getting out of the tub. I wrapped a towel around my body before heading into my bedroom. I didn't change into my nightgown until I brushed the tangles out of my hair.

"I see you enjoyed your bath" Sebastian said closing the door behind him.

"Damn straight I did" I agreed shooting my mate a thankful look. Sebastian snorted before coming over to me. He removed his gloves and he fingered a strand of my hair.

"What is it that has you nervous demon?" I demanded.

"Be patient Little Dhampir" was my beloved's answer. I rolled my eyes before noticing the pentagram on his left hand. I took hold of Sebastian's left hand and fingered the patterns of the contract. Then I placed my lips on the delicate design and kissed every inch of it.

"You maybe a demon but to me you are more than that Sebastian"

"I know my love" Sebastian responded.

The butler then got down to one knee before me. Taking my left hand Sebastian took his time kissing every square inch of it.

"I am a demon Little Dhampir but I am also a demon who loves you and even when my contract with your brother is over I intend to remain your Sebastian, which is why Catherine Phantomhive if you will honor me in becoming my wife"

My eyes widened as Sebastian pulled out a ring from his tailcoat pocket. The band was gold and in the center was a single garnet surrounded by diamonds.

"Yes I will marry you Sebastian" I answered feeling tears sliding down my face. My mate slid the ring onto my left ring finger before getting to his feet and he wiped my tears away. He then helped me to my feet and his lips hungrily claimed mine. When his tongue began to dance with mine he was quick to pull off my nightgown leaving me completely naked before him.

Sebastian's lips eventually pulled away earning the demon a growl from me.

"Patience Little Dhampir" Sebastian purred as his eyes lit up.

"I'm not wearing anything you idiot" I pointed out. "And your still dressed"

"Then undress me Catherine tonight I belong to you"

I didn't hesitate to get Sebastian out of his tailcoat. The demon didn't stop me until he was without his shirt. He kissed my nose before undoing his shoes and I squealed when he scooped me into his arms. He lay me onto my back on our bed and he kissed the tops of my breasts before taking a nipple into his mouth while massaging the other breast.

I fisted the sheets and arched my back.

"What do you want me to do next Little Dhampir?" Sebastian asked.

"I want you inside me" I panted.

"Then I'll make that a reality"

To tease me Sebastian kissed his way downward in a slow manner. After kissing my thighs with one hand holding my body down Sebastian snaked his tongue into my soaked entrance. Sebastian licked my juices up greedily before eventually removing his mouth away from my womanhood.

His pants then joined his other clothes and after positioning my legs around his waist did the demon thrust into me. His thrusts were fast and soon I became lost in the ecstasy of sex. My mate then slowed the thrusting down and he placed my left leg over this shoulder so he could go deeper inside me.

Having enough I rolled our bodies so the demon was beneath me. Sebastian placed his hands onto my waist as I eased myself onto his manhood taking him inside me. Since it was my birthday I began my movements in a slow manner and Sebastian moaned in satisfaction. I lowered my head and claimed my mate's lips with mine. I didn't stop until the demon and I both reached our climax together and after one last round of thrusts I lay beside my mate completely spent.

"Did I hurt you?" I asked.

"I'm a little sore but otherwise I am fine my love" Sebastian reassured me. He stroked my back and I shivered in delight.

I turned my body around so I could look into my mate's eyes. Sebastian intertwined his right hand into my left and kissed my ring finger.

"Do demons normally marry their mates?" I asked.

"It depends on the demon and their mate" Sebastian answered. "Besides I like the sound of being called your husband Litter Dhampir"

"Well then I'll make sure to be one hell of a wife" I joked. I placed a hand to my mate's cheek. "And you'll be one hell of a husband"