Catherine's POV
"Alright Sebastian what are you up to?" I asked my husband.
When I woke up this morning Sebastian said we would be going away for the weekend just the two of us. I think Ciel was behind this mysterious get away because he had no problem letting Sebastian have the weekend off. Sadie was also going to be spending the weekend at the manor too.
It has been two weeks since our last encounter with that little brat Alois Trancy. Thankfully things with that estate have been quiet and it was nice not having to deal with the stress from that little shit. I really didn't like that brat not one bit.
At the moment I was sitting in a carriage that was being driven by Bard while Sebastian sat across from me.
"You'll see when we arrive my love" Sebastian replied. "I promise you'll like what I have planned"
I felt tired and I closed my eyes. A small bump was now visible underneath my clothes and I would be nearing the end of the first trimester soon. I must have dozed off because Sebastian woke me up. The carriage wasn't moving so I guess we were at our destination.
Immediately when my husband opened the door I saw the ocean. A cute little cottage overlooking a private beach occupied my sight. Bard was putting things inside the cottage for us.
"We never really had a honeymoon" Sebastian said. "This is holiday spot isn't far from the manor and the village is within walking distance"
"So we have this all to ourselves?" I asked.
"Yes my love we do" my mate confirmed before kissing my forehead.
"Alright Sebastian all of your stuff is inside" Bard said coming over the carriage. "You two enjoy yourselves now"
The cook shot me a wink which made me snort and Sebastian himself chuckled before the blonde got back onto the carriage and eventually drove off. Sebastian then picked me up bridal style and led us inside the cottage. After he shut the door with his foot he put me back down onto my feet.
The cottage was adorable as hell. I let Sebastian show me around until I felt tired again. Taking me into his arms once more the demon walked to the bedroom and lay me onto the bed. He proceeded to pull off my boots which was sweet of him.
"Still tired?" he asked.
"Yes I wish I bloody wasn't right now" I growled.
"Your ending the first trimester in a few more weeks Little Dhampir and then you won't be as tired" Sebastian purred taking my hand and kissed it.
He wasn't wearing his gloves and he proudly wore his wedding band on his left hand. The demon then decided to pull off his tailcoat along with his shoes and socks. He then went to the opposite side of the bed and slid next to my side. I let him pull me closer to him and he then wrapped both of his arms around me so they rested on the small bump where our child was. It would seem this was going to be nice weekend after all.
Ciel's POV
"Here you go Little Mate"
I looked up from my paperwork to see Sadie had brought me my afternoon tea and snack.
"Sadie you didn't need to do that" I replied.
"Would you prefer if it was one of the other servants and things went all to hell?" she asked arching an eyebrow. I couldn't help but chuckle at her remark because she had a point. "Besides I like getting to spoil my mate"
"Shouldn't I be doing that instead?" I teased the dragoness.
My fiancée blushed and I smirked. I loved seeing my future bride blush like that because it was cute.
"There was something I wanted to ask you"
Sadie looked to me wondering what my question would be.
"How do dragons place their mark on their mates?"
"Very simple" she answered. "My kind bite their mate's skin which in turn will leave behind the dragon's scent and then the significant other does the same"
"I see so if your scent was on me it would tell other female beings of the supernatural I am taken"
"Yes that's how it works" Sadie concluded. "Are you asking me to do this on you Little Mate?"
I intertwined my hand into Sadie's and pressed a kiss on top of it.
"Yes I couldn't be more certain, we are still both very young but I know what my heart tells me, it was yours when we met Sadie and I don't want to wait any longer"
A few tears slid down her face and I wiped them away.
Catherine's POV
By the time I woke from my nap I saw the sun was starting to set. I heard Sebastian moving around in the kitchen so I climbed out of bed and went in that direction.
"Ah woken up I see" my husband greeted me when I entered the doorway to the kitchen.
My beloved had a picnic basket and I could smell the food from within it.
"Dinner on the beach eh?" I asked.
"Indeed I already have things set up"
While holding the picnic basket in one hand my mate offered me his arm and I hurriedly latched myself onto it. He kissed my forehead before we left the cottage. The sunset on the beach was absolutely beautiful and by the time we arrived at the picnic spot I was starving.
Sebastian fixed me all of my favorite foods and he also included in Donburi. While Ciel wouldn't let Sebastian feed him I happily let my husband feed me.
"You know I actually thought of something" I said after I ate my fill of the Donburi meat. "Since the baby is mostly demon won't it need a soul to feed on?"
"Once you reach five months yes" Sebastian responded. "I'll be able to find a soul for our daughter to consume"
I immediately widened my eyes.
"Are you saying what I think your saying?" I asked making sure I heard him right.
Sebastian smiled before he intertwined our hands together and placed them on my stomach.
"I was finally able to scent the hormone and you are carrying a girl Little Dhampir"
"Our Esme then"
Sebastian chuckled before he lowered his head and he placed a kiss onto the small bump.
Ciel's POV
The gardens around the manor were quite beautiful at night. I needed to come out here more often when I wasn't busy. I chose a spot close to the greenhouse to sit down. Sadie placed a small bucket of water and soap down next to her.
My fiancée sat down next to me and then pulled back the sleeve of my shirt away from my wrist. She kissed my flesh before her canines lengthened and she bit down hard into my wrist. As soon as she bit me I felt the mate bond between us open up. Now I understood what Sebastian and Catherine felt through theirs.
Sadie finished her task and she released her mouth away from my wrist.
"I hope I didn't hurt you" she said as she began to clean away the blood from the area where she bit me.
"I'm alright" I reassured her.
Trusting my words she continued cleaning my wrist and eventually she wrapped it up in bandage wrap. She then pulled the sleeve away from her left wrist and held it out to me. I took it into my grasp and I gave it a light kiss before I bit down. My bite was hard enough it drew blood and I swallowed a few drops of Sadie's.
A few seconds later I removed my mouth away from her wrist and I took my turn cleaning the female shifter's wrist. Afterwards I intertwined my left hand into hers.
"Now I am yours Sadie body and soul"
"Damn right you are Little Mate"
She then gave me a light kiss which I ended up blushing from.
Catherine's POV
I was having trouble sleeping again and it wasn't due to thirst this time. Sebastian slept soundly beside me and not wanting to disturb him I quietly slid out of bed. The moon was full tonight giving the ocean a beautiful glow. I went outside and I took off my nightgown before stepping into the waves.
I swam out until the water covered my breasts and I allowed my body to relax. I didn't have to wait long until I felt Sebastian wrap his arms around me from behind.
"I had a feeling I would find you out here" the demon purred and he kissed my bare shoulder.
"I couldn't sleep again I'm getting tired of that" I muttered.
"Once Esme is born we won't be sleeping much" my husband pointed out.
I then turned so I could face my mate. I felt him wearing pants underneath the water. My hands wandered around his abs and my husband smirked before suddenly claiming my lips with his. I felt my womanhood become wet wanting more. But if sex ensued I wouldn't get the sleep I wanted so badly. There were other times we could make love and tonight wasn't want one of them. When Sebastian pulled away from me I whined a little.
"Now, now my love it's late and I know your getting tired again" my mate stated.
He was right I was feeling sleepy so my husband picked me up into his arms and walked out of the water. He used his foot to retrieve my nightgown and I blushed when he gave it back to me. I had a quick bath so I wouldn't smell like seawater and once dry I returned to he bedroom where my husband patiently waited.
My nightgown was free of sand and I changed back into it before sliding into bed next to Sebastian. I jumped when I felt Sebastian slide his hand underneath my nightgown. He teasingly stroked my thighs and I moaned.
"Don't push it Sebastian" I warned.
"Don't worry my love I'm done" he promised.
He pulled his hand away and placed it onto my belly. I then asked if he could sing because Sebastian had a beautiful voice for a demon. My husband agreed and soon words of song left his lips and I felt my eyes getting heavy. By the time he finished singing I was sound asleep.
That's right folks Sebastian and Catherine are having a girl. Don't worry they'll have a boy towards the end of the story.