Catherine's POV
"A masquerade ball?" I asked as Ciel handed me an invitation.
I took it and examined the contents.
"That's right the host of the ball is notorious for being unfaithful to his wife" Ciel explained. "He would no doubt be the next target for our mysterious killer"
"Good work Sebastian getting the invitations" Sadie praised my mate.
My husband smiled and he had a sleeping Esme on his shoulder.
"The ball is tonight and it's a possibility the killer will recognize us so until this killer is caught I think it's a good idea for Esme to be under Lady Annemarie's watchful eye"
I nodded in agreement and I looked to my sleeping daughter. Someone had already made the mistake of targeting my child once before and there was no way in hell I would allow for it to happen again.
"I also received a message from Undertaker it relates to Esme"
Wondering what the silver haired reaper had to say I took the message and read it before letting Sebastian do the same.
According to Undertaker he would know if Esme was ever in trouble and if so he would be at her side to protect her. I guess it was a grim reaper thing but nonetheless I was grateful the retired reaper was looking out for my daughter.
Before he dismissed us Ciel said he had ordered our dresses and masks for the masquerade ball tonight. According to my brother they were waiting in our separate bedrooms. Sadie immediately grabbed my hand and dragged me to the bedroom she shared with Ciel.
On the bed was a gorgeous blue dress which matched the blue diamond on the Phantomhive rings. The dress had straps which would stop at the upper arms. Her mask matched the dress and Ciel did a good job on having it made.
Now I was eager to see mine so I let Sadie come with me to my bedroom. My jaw dropped when I saw my dress because it was absolutely beautiful. It was white and along with it were elbow length fingerless gloves. On the edges of the gown were red rose designs.
"Sebastian is going to love this on you" Sadie teased.
"What am I going to love Lady Clarke?"
Immediately both the dragoness and I jumped at my husband's voice. Sadie blocked the dress from view as I turned to Sebastian.
"We were talking about my dress mate" I explained to the demon. "And no you can't see it now"
"Ah I see well I trust the young master"
Esme woke up from her nap and began to fuss.
"She needs blood this time" Sebastian notified me. I breathed a sigh of relief because I hadn't been looking forward to having my daughter's sharp fangs latching onto my breast. My husband left the room and once I made sure he was gone I helped Sadie hide my dress along with my mask.
After Esme was fed and changed did Sebastian and I take a carriage to my grandmother's home. On the ride over I held my daughter close to me. Since giving birth I couldn't imagine something happening to Esme. I just her loved that much alongside her father.
"I know that look" my husband said getting my attention. "This is for her safety my love"
"Yes I know but it sucks" I muttered.
My comment made Sebastian come sit next to me and he stole a quick kiss which immediately made me blush. Esme even giggled which was adorable to hear. She was growing up so fast let me tell you.
Sebastian finished kissing me and he took our daughter from my arms. He placed his face against hers and Esme giggled some more and Sebastian chuckled. Eventually we arrived at my grandmother's and she was waiting for us.
We had some time to visit her so we sat out in the garden having lunch. Sebastian tried to help with the lunch preparations but my lady grandmother didn't allow it since Sebastian was a guest.
"Has there been any new details on the case?" she inquired as Sebastian bounced Esme on his knee.
"The victims are killed by a spider bite" I informed. "Thank you for caring for Esme but until this murderer is caught Sebastian and I cannot risk our daughter's safety"
"You know your mother was quite protective of you even while you were still in the womb"
This got me to arch an eyebrow and Sebastian seemed interested in hearing more details as well.
"Was she really?"
"Oh yes my sweet she was paranoid about all sorts of things during her pregnancy and your poor father had to endure it"
I chuckled because parts of my temper came from my mother.
"Sebastian is more protective than I am when it comes to Esme"
"I'm not surprised he's usually the one carrying her all the time"
A blush formed on Sebastian's face and it was cute. We enjoyed my grandmother's company until it was time to leave. Esme giggled when I kissed her forehead and after Sebastian did the same did she begin to fuss. Sebastian took Esme from my grandmother and began to sing to her.
At hearing his voice Esme ceased crying and soon was fast asleep.
"One hell of a singer isn't he?" I asked my grandmother as Sebastian handed Esme back to her.
"Most certainly" she answered.
"Thank you my lady but I am just simply one hell of a father"
Later.
"Now I understand why you and Sadie blocked the dress" Sebastian said as we headed to the masquerade ball. He wore his usual tutor get up and the beautiful white mask with red markings.
My mask was similar only it had roses on in. My dress was strapless and already Sebastian was eying me in a sexual manner.
"I intend to shed to you of that dress later Catherine" the demon promised.
As usual I blushed and thank god the carriage stopped.
Sebastian exited first before helping me out. Ciel looked absolutely adorable in his attire and he was blushing when he offered his arm to Sadie. The masquerade ball was already in full swing and it was quite the sight to behold.
I sweat dropped when I recognized Lord Druitt. Yes he bloody survived the sinking of the Campania. The stupid womanizer was easily recognized due to his blonde hair. A new dance began and Ciel kissed Sadie's hand before asking her for a dance.
The dragoness happily complied and it wasn't long until they were dancing away. Sebastian led me onto the dance floor and we too began to dance.
"You know I never get tired of dancing with you" Sebastian purred.
"You are one hell of a dancer" I pointed out as Sebastian dipped me beneath him.
Sebastian chuckled before he pulled me back up. When the dance ended people were changing partners and Ciel approached me asking for a dance. He also sent Sebastian a look and my husband bowed before disappearing. The demon was looking for anything suspicious.
"Your dancing has improved little brother" I teased Ciel as the new dance began.
Ciel blushed before I let him guide me into the dance. Sadie was dancing with another gentlemen who looked pretty harmless. The night began to wear on and nothing out of the ordinary happened until several women screamed.
Immediately Ciel and I went to find out what was happening. We found the host on his back struggling to breath with his sobbing wife watching a few feet away. By our host was a dead spider and it was a black widow meaning the killer was either still here or gone.
Sadie got a glass of water and then proceeded to pour a flask full of herbs into it. She hurriedly used a spoon to mix the herbs with the water before she asked someone to help her. A man helped the dying lord into a sitting position and Sadie opened the man's mouth and forced the bloke to drink the herb mixed water.
The man didn't fight her and he drank down the contents. After the host was escorted away did Sadie come over to me and Ciel.
"That was an antidote I learned to make" she explained. "It counters a black widow's venom"
"Good work love" Ciel praised the dragoness.
Sebastian then returned to us and said he couldn't find the culprit behind the attempted murder. Ciel swore and with our host retiring it was time we left the ball. It had been an interesting evening and thanks to Sadie's quick thinking she saved someone's life tonight.
Back At Townhouse
While Sebastian was making his nightly rounds I changed into the blue lingerie I used in Sebastian's drawing. This included the matching thigh length stockings and garter belts. Normally I would wait on the bed but this wasn't the case tonight. I intended to be the dominant wife and Sebastian my submissive husband. Well I would let the demon have control a little later. I hid and waited for Sebastian to return to the bedroom.
"Catherine?" the demon asked shutting the door behind him.
"Close your eyes demon" I commanded from my hiding spot.
"And if I don't?" Sebastian questioned playfully.
"That's an order husband"
"As my love commands"
I made sure his eyes were in fact closed before I walked over to him. I took his glasses off and put them on a nearby desk before ordering the demon to lower his head. My husband obeyed and once he was close enough to me I used one of his ties to blindfold him.
"Little Dhampir what are you planning?" he asked.
"You just have to wait and see" I responded before grabbing his hand and I guided the demon towards the bed. "Keep the blindfold on"
My husband nodded and I proceeded to sit him down on the edge of the bed. Smirking I undid his shoes and socks before I used my teeth to pull his gloves off. Next I made the demon scoot backwards and afterwards I straddled his lap.
I undid his jacket and the red scarf he wore around his neck and tossed them to the floor. My lips then met with his and my husband placed his hands on my hips. Sebastian moaned and he desperately licked my bottom lip wanting entry. I complied with his request and I jumped a little when Sebastian's tongue met with mine.
However the demon let me have control and as our tongues danced my mate's hands went underneath the gown and into my panties. His skilled fingers rubbed my clit and that earned a moan from me before I told the demon to not push it.
Making my next move I stripped Sebastian's shirt off before I ordered him to lay onto his back. My husband complied and I smirked before I used another one of his ties to bind his wrists to the bed post behind him.
"My, my, Catherine I haven't seen this side of you in quite sometime" the demon purred.
He was enjoying being dominated. He then moaned when I began to kiss the left side of his throat and I made my way downwards. Every inch of his chest, abs, stomach, and his arms were showered with kisses. Then I repeated the same routine with my tongue and Sebastian growled. He struggled with his bonds and I snickered.
"I'll free you in a moment demon" I promised.
I kept my word and undid his wrists gently rubbing them after they were unbound. Sebastian sat up and I finally took the blindfold off.
"Oh my your wearing one of my favorite attires Little Dhampir" my mate purred. His grin made my panties soak and my husband's smirk grew when he scented my arousal.
I guided Sebastian's hands to the hem of my nightgown and the demon told me to raise my arms and I complied. He pulled the nightwear upwards in a slow manner which drove me nuts. Once it was off the nightgown was tossed to the floor. Sebastian's fangs greedily seized a nipple and he pulled and sucked on it.
"Oh gods" I shuddered.
A dark chuckle escaped the demon's lips which made my panties become soaked even more. My mate then proceeded to turn his attention to my other nipple and he massaged the breast he just finished on. Once he was satisfied with my breasts he licked his way downwards and peppered my stomach with light kisses.
The demon proceeded to pull off my stockings along with my garter belts before he showered both of my thighs with licks and nips of his teeth. My panties were eventually removed and once they were tossed to the floor Sebastian squeezed one of breasts.
"What the hell was that for?" I demanded.
"Your punishment for binding me my love" Sebastian replied. "And now I intend to make you scream"
I was laid onto my back and my husband got rid of his pants and he slammed into me hard. I swore and the demon smirked before he placed my foot so it rested on his shoulder. He thrust into me hard again and I did my best to match his thrusts. However it was obvious I was no match for this demon's sexual appetite so I simply endured the intense pleasure.
Eventually Sebastian flipped me over so I was on my stomach and he took me from behind.
"You've been a bad girl tonight my love" my husband purred into my ear. He squeezed my breast again and I demanded a kiss.
My mate happily complied with my demands and he hungrily claimed my lips with his.
"You belong me to Catherine don't forgot that" Sebastian stated.
"Duh demon now enough talking"
"Naughty girl" Sebastian teased and he allows me to lay on my back again. He guided my legs to a comfortable position before pushing his length inside me again. "I'd suggest you hold on my love because we are going to be doing this for awhile"
Catherine's dress is pretty much Princess Garnets from FFIX. This is my 70th chapter folks I can't believe it. Thank you so much guys for being awesome readers!
And isn't Sebastian a good Daddy? I think he is!