Julia's POV

"Who would do such a thing?" I asked Grell as we finished collecting souls from our targets.

"I don't know my love it's very sad" the red haired reaper replied.

The most recent victims were a female panther shifter and her young child. Both Grell and I despised seeing children being murdered. I closed the mother's eyes and tears slid down my face. Grell sent away our death scythes and he pulled me into him.

My mate wiped my tears away by using his gloves and he kissed my forehead. He then covered my eyes as he walked us out of the massacre sight.

Catherine's POV

"Damn it" Ciel said putting down the newspaper.

On the front page was an article about another murder and it happened last night. It had been three days since the ball and things in London had been quiet until now. Sebastian picked up the article while I brought Esme closer to me.

"Disgusting" my demon mate spat. "A mother and her child fell victim to the killer"

"We need to find this thing and soon" Ciel added.

"So we need to see Undertaker again?" I asked my brother.

"Yes" Ciel confirmed.

Sebastian went to make a phone call because Esme needed to be watched. An hour later both my grandmother and Aunt Briar arrived at the townhouse.

"I hate leaving her" I confessed to both of my relatives as I placed Esme in her bassinet. I had just finished nursing her along with a few other odds and ends before she fell asleep. Sebastian was outside preparing a carriage for me and Ciel.

"Don't worry child it's normal for a mother to feel that way after a little one is born" my grandmother reassured me.

"Your uncle had to literally pry me away from Levi when we were summoned to council meetings" Aunt Briar voiced in.

"Have you learned anything new?" I questioned as I began to change clothes.

"I'm afraid not" my grandmother answered. Once I finished dressing I put my swords into their pouches which were obviously strapped to my pants and pulled on my jacket. I then went to the bassist and kissed my daughter before I gave both my grandmother and aunt a hug.

Soma and Agni were out working with a local charity group hence why they weren't at the house right now. I also speculated Soma was secretly looking for that hybrid shifter from the other night. Sebastian helped me into the carriage where Ciel was already waiting.

Soon we were on our way back to Undertaker's business.

"My lord have you thought about who the mother and child were?" Sebastian asked Ciel.

"My gut is thinking their shifters of some sort" Ciel explained. "But I wonder if this woman had been abused remember Undertaker saw bruising on his most recent customers"

The carriage eventually came to a halt at our destination.

"Back again so soon my lord?" the former reaper questioned as Sebastian shut the door behind him.

"Yes we saw the paper this morning" Ciel stated. "Did this mother and child become your customers?"

"Yes and I have them here but I'm afraid I have a client at the moment"

"Stop that you crazy reaper"

A woman with red-orange hair emerged from the back. Immediately Sebastian and I recognized her as another shifter. Her eyes were dark red and she was giving Undertaker a look of disapproval. She then turned to us.

"My lord Phantomhive it's a pleasure to finally meet you" the mortician's client curtsied before she continued talking. "My name is Celia Mills and I'm a hybrid shifter, you are here to discuss the most recent murders correct?"

"Yes my lady" Ciel confirmed. "Did you know the victims?"

"Yes they were actually clients of my parents" Celia explained.

Now she had our attention.

"My mother and father run safe houses for both human and supernatural beings who flee from their abusive situations, our most recent client was a panther shifter and her son, she and the child were stabbed to death"

"Now I understand why you were hesitant to give us information" I told Undertaker.

"You caught me Lady Catherine but I value my client's privacy" the mortician notified.

"Is there a possibility we could speak with your parents?" Ciel wondered. "I understand if they don't want to speak to us though"

Celia chuckled before asking Undertaker if she could borrow his phone. Before we knew it Celia was riding with us in our carriage. Her parents agreed to meet with us and directions were given to the carriage driver. Eventually the carriage stopped and we stood outside an herb shop. Celia led us to the office area of the shop where a woman in her early thirties waited. She had the same red-orange hair as Celia so this had to be her mother.

The man who was making tea was Celia's father. He had brown hair and the same eyes as his daughter.

"Lord Phantomhive it's nice to meet you" Celia's spoke. "My name is Olivia Mills"

Olivia then took us to a lounge area where we sat down. Sebastian tried to go assist with the tea but Olivia reassured him that wasn't needed.

"My lady if you don't mind me asking what kind of a shifter are you?" Ciel politely asked.

"I am a wolf shifter my lord and my husband and mate is a red-tailed hawk"

"Quite an interesting pairing" Sebastian complimented.

Celia and her father came into the lounge with tea and some snacks. Celia introduced her father Ezekiel who exchanged pleasantries with us before we got down to business.

"As I'm sure my daughter has informed you my husband and I run safe houses for anyone who wishes to make a new life for those who leave abusive situations" Olivia began. "My new client was murdered last night along with her child I don't know who this murderer is but I have my suspicions"

"We believe it's a scorned partner of some sort committing these atrocities" Ezekiel continued. "Love perhaps you should tell our guests your story to give them a better idea"

The she-wolf sighed before nodding.

"When I was thirteen I lost my mother, as you are aware true mate bonds can be rare and my mother had an arranged marriage, at first her marriage to her husband was good until he became very controlling and soon he physically began to beat her on a regular basis, then one day she met her true mate at a social gathering however my mother's husband refused to divorce her"

"He wanted control of his property" I spat. "Basically if he couldn't have her no one could"

"Exactly" the she-wolf agreed. "My mother was lucky to have support and she was able to divorce the bloke and she left the states with my father, we came here to England and for thirteen years we were happy until her former mate found us and he ended up killing my parents right before my eyes and he tried to kill me, but for some reason I somehow fought back and ended up killing him"

"I'm sorry about the loss of your parents my lady my sister and I endured the same thing" Ciel told Olivia.

"Thank you child you are kind, ever since that day I spent my life helping those in similar situations to my own and I met Ezekiel on the way"

"I've been fascinated in herbal medicine hence why we have a shop here in London, but I share my wife's passion for helping those who need to leave their unfortunate situations"

"I thank you for meeting with us" Ciel said before he stood up. "I will keep our meeting private and I intend to find this murderer and bring them to justice"

"That's to be expected from the queen's guard dog" Olivia replied. "I wish you luck in finding the bastard who is doing this"

"By any chance can we look around your shop? I tend to use herbs" Sebastian asked.

Ezekiel was thrilled at hearing that comment and after purchasing some herbs Celia walked us to our carriage.

"By the way send Prince Soma my regards"

Ciel smirked at that and promised the hybrid shifter he would.

Later

I just finished putting Esme down before I went into the bathroom and closed the door quietly behind me. I stripped my clothes off before turning on the shower and once the water was warm enough I went under it.

I had just finished washing my hair when I felt strong muscular arms wrap themselves around my waist. Sebastian kissed my shoulder blades before be began to wash my back along with other parts of my body.

"Do you need a shower again or did you just come in here for something else demon?" I asked my husband.

Sebastian's answer was him turning my body around so I could face him. His smirked and he proceeded to pin me so my back was against the shower wall.

"I'm hungry for you Little Dhampir" the demon notified. "And since I can't claim your body while Esme sleeps I intend to do so here"

Mind you the shower was still on making both of our bodies soaked with water.

"Then by all means do so" I challenged my mate.

Sebastian hungrily claimed my lips with his and using his strength he lifted me upwards. I wrapped my arms around his neck while my legs were around his waist. When I felt him push himself inside my entrance I moaned into the kiss.

Though I preferred sex in bed I didn't mind this. It had been awhile since we last made love and trust me Sebastian's sexual appetite had been delayed long enough. Thankfully it was a new moon tonight and I couldn't get pregnant. When Sebastian and I both climaxed we kept our voices down due to Esme sleeping in the next room.

Eventually Sebastian set me back onto my feet before he kissed the tops of my breasts and he took a nipple into his mouth. I growled as he did this and a playful chuckle escaped from his lips. Once bored with my breasts Sebastian kissed and licked his way downwards until he reached my entrance and he slid his tongue into my folds.

"God damn it" I hissed as I felt myself lose control of my release which no doubt Sebastian was greedily lapping up.

By now the shower water was starting to get cold so Sebastian finished before he stood back up. He turned the water off and he still wore that playful smirk of his.

"Your lucky I didn't lose control or else Esme would have woken up" I told him.

"You have excellent self control my love" Sebastian pointed out before he placed his forehead against mine. "Besides I'm pretty sure I satisfied you"

"Pervert"

I then tossed him a towel since he was naked like me. The demon took the towel without complaint and he began to dry himself off. While he did this I left the bathroom in nothing but a towel and fished out the white nightgown Sebastian loved so much.

I put it on but this time I didn't put on stockings or panties. I checked on Esme again and she was still asleep. She was one hell of a sleeper that was for sure.

Sebastian exited the bathroom so he could get into his sleepwear. While he did this I went to the bed and made myself comfortable and waited for Sebastian to turn around. When he did his face went red and I flashed him my own smirk. The demon dropped his towel and made his way over to me.

"Oh dear Mrs. Michaelis it would seem your trying to seduce me" he purred.

I then pulled my husband onto the bed and had him beneath me. He wore his usual black pants and I was straddling his lap. I began to kiss every inch of his abs and my mate sighed in pleasure. I then licked my way back up his chest and made sure to lick his muscular arms before I kissed him.

Our tongues danced and Sebastian submitted his dominance to me. When I pulled away so we could both catch a breath Sebastian pulled me closer so I could lay my head against his chest.

"I love you Sebastian"

"As I love you Catherine" Sebastian replied. "You and our precious little girl"

"She's one hell of a sleeper did you notice?"

"She gets it from you my love"

I chuckled because he was right on that one.