Catherine's POV

"Alois Trancy his father died three years ago is that accurate?" Ciel asked Sebastian.

I sat in the carriage next to Sebastian while Ciel sat across from us. I never heard of this Alois Trancy before and it made me uneasy.

"Yes" Sebastian confirmed. "It seems familiar does it not?"

"The whole thing seems off" I added. "This boy was kidnapped like me and Ciel were, and the fact he has a mysterious butler who happens to be a demon, I believe this Alois Trancy formed a contract with the butler"

"I was thinking the same thing" Ciel agreed. My brother then gave Sebastian a firm look. "I want you to remain close to Catherine tonight"

"Ciel Phantomhive" I began and my brother winced at my tone. I sighed before changing my tone so my brother wouldn't be scared. "I maybe be pregnant little brother but I'm not helpless"

"I know sister" Ciel responded. "I just care about the child growing inside you"

Sebastian took my hand and kissed it. I rolled my eyes as the carriage came to a stop. The Trancy estate was bigger than I was expecting it would be. After Ciel and I exited the carriage Mey-Rin, Bard, and Finney left so they could enter the back way meant for the servants. Sebastian was about to knock on the door when it opened.

"My lord Phantomhive and Lady Michaelis we've been expecting you" the demon from the train greeted. He then gave me and Ciel a polite bow of his head. "Claude Faustus the butler of this estate"

Claude invited us inside but before we did Sebastian noticed something. Ciel and I looked up to see a spider above us.

"Ah I see you noticed the family crest" Claude went on seeing we saw the spider. "Since the spider is part of the Trancy name we don't kill them"

"Are there any venomous spiders about?" Sebastian asked. "My wife and I are expecting"

"Not that I am aware of and you have my congratulations Lady Catherine"

I gave Claude a polite nod before we finally entered the mansion. Ciel suddenly had a dizzy spell and I was quick to catch him.

"Now who's being overprotective?" Ciel teased.

I flashed my sibling a smirk as Claude explained that Lord Trancy was currently away on business but would return for tonight's ball. The drawing room had other guests who were invited so the three of us headed there. Sebastian opened the door and various people were happy to see us.

"Ciel! Catherine! It's good to see you!" Lizzy exclaimed rushing over to us.

"Elizabeth it's nice to see you as well" Ciel replied and Lizzy gave him a quick embrace before she and I did the same.

Lau was sitting on a couch casually with Ran-Mao at his side. Richard was talking with Paula who was Elizabeth's personal maid.

"Hello Little Mate"

Ciel blushed as Sadie approached him. Ciel took her hand and kissed it and Lizzy squealed. Suddenly Soma grabbed Ciel into a hug and my brother was not doubt surprised to see him. Soma then shared an embrace with me and offered his congratulations on my pregnancy. Agni also came over to say hello and gave us an update of how things were going for him and Soma.

"So your pregnant?" Lizzy asked.

"Yep and I have two overprotective men wanting to guard me all the time" I added.

After everybody had tea and caught up we were escorted to our rooms. Our escorts were triplets and on our way to Ciel's room my brother had another dizzy spell.

"Sebastian investigate this mansion from top to bottom" Ciel whispered to Sebastian as we walked.

"Yes my lord" my husband replied.

Later At Ball.

"You do look very nice in that costume" Ciel complimented.

I sent him a smirk. Ciel was a pirate while I was a nymph. My costume was a hang over the shoulder emerald green dress. I wore two gold wrist cuffs on my arms and a golden circlet on my head. I wore matching flats so I could move around in comfortably. Elizabeth was an Indian Princess and Soma was Sherlock Holmes.

Sadie was dressed as Juliet from Romeo and Juliet. Richard was an elf which made Elizabeth very happy. I socialized with the other guests until my feet hurt and Sebastian decided to sneak up on me. He picked me up into his arms bridal style and placed me on a nearby couch.

"Did you find anything out of the ordinary?" I asked my husband making sure only he could hear it.

"Not much but I should warn you Claude is after the master's soul"

This didn't surprise me. According to Sebastian my brother's soul was unique. However since my birth mother willingly let Sebastian have hers my demon mate didn't need to feed. But Ciel's soul was still up for grabs and I wondered if Sadie was aware of Claude being a demon.

Does Sadie know that Claude is a demon? I asked my beloved through our mate bond.

She does I informed her before we came here tonight Sebastian confirmed.

After awhile Sadie came over to me and Sebastian. She looked troubled.

"Ciel isn't in the manor" she informed.

"Are you certain?" Sebastian asked.

"I am he's in trouble"

She then looked to the crowd behind us.

"Let's go I won't let anyone hurt my mate"

Sebastian managed to get us outside without creating a disturbance. By following Ciel's scent we were able to find him quickly. My brother was out of his costume and standing before him was Alois Trancy. His demon butler Claude stood behind him as did the triplets. So they were demons too. Trancy was dressed up in a maid's uniform.

"I see we have company" Alois greeted.

Sadie wrapped a protective arm around Ciel drawing him close to her. Her eyes glowed and her fangs elongated.

"You won't touch my mate" she hissed at Claude.

"Aw now that's cute" Alois mocked. The blonde then looked at me next to Sebastian. "Your Lady Catherine I take it"

"You got a problem with that?" I asked.

"No I've heard your quite the warrior though I wasn't expecting Earl Phantomhive's sister to be mated to his demon butler"

"My husband is one hell of a butler you little brat" I spat.

"Feisty I like that" Alois chuckled.

"What is it you want?" Ciel demanded.

"Simple I want you"

I had a confused look on my face because I had no freaking idea what this brat was talking about.

"If you don't comply everyone in the mansion will die by let's just say a performance"

"You little shit!" I roared and I was about to attack Trancy but Sebastian held me back. "Your mental!"

"Do it if you can but I have a question" Ciel said.

"I'll answer if you kneel before me and wag your tail"

That comment angered me even more and steam came out of my nose. Alois laughed very amused he was pissing me off.

Ciel smirked.

"Then I wonder who's tail will wag first yours or mine"

"Your quite confident but you shouldn't be just because you have a pretty good butler, a dragon shifter, and a overprotective sister"

Alois looked to Claude.

"My butler is good too and much better"

Trancy then showed us his tongue and sure enough there was a contract mark on it.

"Sebastian protect Catherine" Ciel commanded.

"Yes my lord"

"Then I'll protect you Little Mate and I'll kill these fools"

"Then by all means my lady do so" Ciel answered.