Catherine's POV

Becoming a mother was indeed a challenge but I enjoyed every moment of it. It had been six days since Esme's birth and the entire staff were head over heels in love with her. However when it came time for Ciel to meet his niece it was more personal.

Day After Esme's Birth

Still Catherine's POV

"He's in the sitting room or the study?" I asked Sebastian as we left our bedroom.

I had just finished tending to Esme's needs before I dressed her to meet her uncle. Sebastian held our daughter since my arms were a little tired of holding her.

"He's in the sitting room the master felt the study wasn't appropriate for her"

I watched as Sebastian kiss Esme's tiny head. As I expected my husband was a sucker for our daughter and it was just too damn cute to see him interact with her. I wouldn't be surprised if she would be a daddy's girl.

Ciel was reading some paperwork before he noticed Sebastian and I enter the room.

"Catherine how are you doing sister?" he asked me.

"I'm well little brother" I reassured him. "Someone wants to meet you"

Ciel saw Sebastian holding Esme and a genuine smile came to his lips. I took Esme from Sebastian and walked over to where Ciel sat. I gave my brother some advice on how to hold a newborn before placing Esme into his arms.

"She looks exactly like you Sebastian" Ciel told my husband.

Sebastian blushed and I smirked.

Watching Ciel holding his niece for the first time was damn sweet. I knew immediately that Esme had another male who adored her.

"She's absolutely perfect" Ciel finally said before he placed a small kiss on his niece's head and I took my daughter from him.

Present

Sebastian's POV

It was the dawn of another day but today was special. A year ago I married the love of my life and speaking of my bride she was currently sleeping. She and I took turns when Esme was awake. As I finished dressing I heard my daughter whimpering.

I went over to her crib and carefully picked up my little girl.

"Good morning my Little Raven let's let your mother sleep a bit more"

I knew immediately what Esme needed. With her vampire genes my precious little girl would need blood. And that's what she wanted now. She was quite an eater when she nursed from Catherine or when she desired a blood meal. When she got to be three months Esme would have her fangs which was common with all vampire children.

I exited my bedroom quietly and made my way to the kitchen. By now the other servants would be awake and preparing for their rounds.

"Morning Sebastian" Bard greeted me and he was prepping breakfast. He saw Esme in my arms and smiled. "She needs blood again eh?"

I nodded before prepping a bottle and it wasn't long until Esme was greedily drinking her meal.

"Good lord she's got her mums appetite" Bard said.

"She most certainly does" I agreed with the chef just as Mey-Rin entered the kitchen with a whole bunch of plates piled up. Knowing what was about to happen I jumped away as the china plates fell and shattered on the floor. I still had the bottle in Esme's mouth and she was unharmed. In fact she wasn't even fazed when the plates broke.

"Mey-Rin I've told you many times not to carry so many plates at one time" I scolded.

"I'm sorry Sebastian and damn it I didn't see Esme was with you!" she exclaimed. She immediately left the kitchen and came back with a broom and dust pan. I shook my head and sighed.

Catherine's POV

Sebastian must have taken Esme with him on his morning rounds because he wasn't in the bedroom when I woke up and neither was Esme. I completely forgot today was my wedding anniversary. The reason I remembered was because I saw a vase full of red and white roses on my night stand along with a note from Sebastian.

I was looking forward to the ball this evening. I got dressed and headed to the dining room. Ciel and Sadie had yet to arrive but Sebastian was there holding a sleeping Esme.

"Good morning my love" Sebastian greeted as I approached him. "Happy anniversary darling"

"I saw the roses love thank you"

My husband and I shared a quick kiss before Ciel and Sadie arrived. Both were still groggy from being woken up. Sebastian said he had to return Esme to her crib and I watched as my demon mate leave with our sleeping daughter in his arms.

"Hard to believe it's been a year today you married Sebastian" Sadie said as I sat down.

"Time flies when your having fun" I joked. "Soon you two will be having your own wedding"

Ciel blushed and Sadie snorted.

Sebastian returned and we all had a nice breakfast to start the day off. Most of guests were just coming for the ball tonight and they would leave afterwards. Sadie's parents and brother were coming as were Elizabeth and her family. My grandmother was actually invited by Ciel to stay for a couple of weeks to help me and Sebastian with Esme. Levi and his parents weren't planning on missing the ball and our cousin would get some quality time with Mey-Rin.

Julia's POV

"Come on my Juliette I want to see this precious little girl Bassy and Catherine just had" Grell whined as I finished wrapping up an anniversary present for Sebastian and Catherine.

"Absolutely not Grell" I told my idiot mate firmly. "Knowing Sebastian he even won't let you near his daughter"

"Oh my love your no fun!" the red haired reaper pouted.

"Besides love we have to work anyway and I don't want to hear William's bitching about your laziness"

I then used my death scythe to open a portal to the human world. I kissed my mate on his cheek before going through the portal. I stood outside the Phantomhive Manor waiting for Sebastian to meet with me. I had his permission to come here today.

"Ah Julia it's been awhile" the demon butler said as he approached me. He was alone no doubt doing his afternoon rounds. Most reapers couldn't stand demons but I didn't mind being in Sebastian's presence. I had a lot of respect for him as a matter of fact.

"Congratulations on your anniversary Sebastian it's hard to believe it's been a year already"

The demon thanked me and he took the gift I brought. He opened the box and he took out the golden rattle admiring it. I saw it in a baby store in London and knew I had to buy it.

"Grell wanted to meet Esme but I told him not a chance in hell"

"I appreciate that I don't want your mate getting any ideas with my daughter"

"I'm sure Esme is beautiful and I'll keep my fool of a mate in line you have my word"

I then bid the demon farewell and took my leave.

Catherine's POV

Sunset

I looked myself over in the mirror and blushed. I was wearing the dress Ciel gave me a year ago. My engagement and wedding rings were around my neck since I couldn't exactly wear them just yet. Gloved hands wrapped themselves around my waist and Sebastian kissed my left shoulder.

My husband wore his tutor attire instead of his usual uniform. He also wore his glasses which I always found sexy on him.

"You look ravishing Little Dhampir" the demon purred. "Your grandmother agreed to watch Esme tonight, she has the essentials in her room for her so don't fret"

It would be the first time I would be away from my daughter. Sebastian kissed my forehead because he knew it would be a little hard for me to be away from our little girl. Esme made a little whimper and I went to her crib and picked her up.

Sebastian tried to take the baby from my arms but I shot him a glare. My husband chuckled and I nursed Esme and thankfully didn't get anything on my dress. Afterwards I dressed my daughter for tonight's ball and I wrapped her in her baby blanket that was a gift from Sadie.

Knowing Sebastian wanted to hold Esme I handed her over to her father. He and I then made our way to the ballroom where the ball was already in full swing. Ciel called out for everyone's attention and soon all eyes were on me and my husband.

"I thank you all for coming here tonight" Ciel began. "A year ago today Sebastian and Catherine were brought together as one and as you can see we have a new member of the Phantomhive family, Esme Michaelis who was born a week ago today"

Elizabeth got hearts in her eyes when she saw Esme in Sebastian's arms. Ciel then turned to me and Sebastian with a kind smile.

"I hope you two enjoy tonight's festivities you are one hell of a couple"

"Indeed we are my lord" Sebastian agreed and I rolled my eyes.

Ciel smirked before concluding his speech and soon everyone went back to socializing. Sebastian and I stopped to say hello to relatives and what not. Mainly it was to show off Esme to everyone. When I had finished catching up with Aunt Briar and Uncle Edward my brother said he wanted to give me my present so I gave Sebastian a kiss on the cheek before I followed Ciel outside.

He led me to the stables where Levi was holding the reins of a beautiful painted mare.

"Ciel she's gorgeous" I told my little brother as I stroked the mare's nose.

"I'm glad you like her she's about three years old and a well trained horse, all she needs is a name"

Dozens of names filled my mine but one stuck out.

"Her name is Spirit, I look forward to riding her"

Levi took my new steed back to the stables and I kissed Ciel on the cheek as a thank you. He blushed before he squeezed my hand and the two of us went back inside. I wasn't surprised to see people were dancing and Sebastian came up to me. He kissed my hand and nodded to our left.

My grandmother was holding Esme and I breathed a sigh of relief. I let my husband guide me onto the dance floor and soon we joined the other dancers. Let's just say it was one hell of a party and I was enjoying every second of it.

Later.

"You know I can walk Sebastian" I reprimanded the demon as he carried me in his arms. Sebastian chuckled at my remark and I rolled my eyes. My grandmother promised she would take good care of Esme and told me and Sebastian to enjoy our evening. Sebastian didn't put me down until we were in our bedroom.

Several candelabras were lit up and there were more roses in vases in the room.

"Now Little Dhampir tell me what you want" Sebastian purred from behind me. My face went blood red when he spoke. With one arm around my waist he intertwined our left hands together. "I know you desire me Catherine"

"You're a damn tease demon" I answered. "I want you Sebastian"

My husband turned me around and gently pinned me against a wall. His lips claimed mine hungrily and as our tongues danced the demon pulled my dress off. I wore black thigh length stockings and matching panties but no corset. I wrapped my arms around Sebastian's neck when he lifted me upwards. My legs were around his waist and as our kiss got more heated I pulled off Sebastian's tie which was followed by his jacket.

I'm half naked and your still dressed I growled through for the mate bond.

Then I won't delay was my mate's reply.

Sebastian broke the kiss so we could catch our breath. Then the demon approached the bed and sat me gently on it. My husband took his footwear off and then let me undo his vest and shirt. Letting me be dominant I pushed Sebastian onto his back and I attacked his chest with kisses and bites. He moaned in pleasure and I was pleased. I guided his hands to my breasts and the demon didn't hesitate to sit up and claimed a nipple into his mouth.

My own moan escaped my mouth and Sebastian's eyes lit up. After he finished giving my breasts his attention he used his teeth to lower my stockings and he tossed them onto the floor where the rest of his clothes were including his gloves. I heard a rip and I realized Sebastian tore apart my panties.

"Was that really necessary?" I asked.

"Most certainly"

I was soon on my back and Sebastian flashed me a mischievous grin before he undid his pants and he kissed my inner thighs before opening my legs and he placed them into a comfortable position around his waist and then proceeded to thrust into me. Sebastian began with slow and gentle thrusts before they eventually sped up and became harder.

It didn't take long for me to orgasm and Sebastian smirked. He then decided to turn me around so I was on my stomach and he entered me from behind. We didn't have sex like this much because it was a little uncomfortable but tonight I didn't mind one bit.

I eventually turned the tables and I rode Sebastian while he was underneath me. Our hot passionate love making went on for four more hours until we both were spent. Before I fell asleep Sebastian gave me my anniversary gift. It was a picture of me and him with Esme in my arms. This had been taken four days after her birth. I thanked him by kissing him hard on the mouth and I then proceeded to give him my present.

It was a pocket watch for his personal use. The pocket watch was gold and silver. A butler did need more than one pocket watch after all.

"Happy anniversary darling" Sebastian told me.

"Right back at you demon"

I ended up giving him a mind blowing kiss afterwards.