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Holly

Ciel left the room to make arrangements to have the body disposed of while Sebastian moved Holly from the armchair to the large bed. It was much more comfortable and elegant than the one in her guest room had been.

The change in Sebastian was almost terrifying. His eyes glowed a light pink, pupils' slits as they stared at Holly. It sent chills through her.

"Let us make a deal, Holly Desmarais."

Holly wrapped the butler's jacket tighter around her shoulders. She became chilled despite the hot summer air. "What sort of deal…?"

Sebastian bent down on one knee, right hand over his heart. "I will serve as your butler, all the while helping you discover the killers of your family." He grinned a wicked smile, pink eyes flashing. "For a price, of course."

Holly frowned. "What price?"

"When all is said and done, and you have reaped your revenge, I only require one thing from you." Sebastian moved so quickly, Holly barely saw him move, but in a mere millisecond he was right in front of her face. She could taste his sweet breath on her lips.

"The only thing I require in payment is your soul."

Your soul.

Soul.

Soul.

The words echoed in her mind, stirring incoherently. "My… my soul?"

Sebastian nodded, reaching up and brushing his fingertips across her cheek. He had taken his white gloves off. His fingernails were painted black and on one of his hands there was a star in a circle, surrounding with what looked like razor wire.

"Yes, your soul. Your sweet, delicious," he paused, inhaling her scent, nose running up the length of her neck. "Tempting soul. You see, my dear, I am a demon. I devour souls like yours."

Demon.

She smiled slightly. This deal didn't sound so back. It's not like she has anything worth living for anyways. If she can take the people that murdered her family with her to her grave, she would be satisfied.

"Is that all?" She spoke softly, staring at Sebastian, her green eyes hard and determined.

Sebastian smiled, nodding.

"You have a deal, Sebastian."

Sebastian

In a split second, Sebastian was back on his knees, hand over his heart. A wicked, almost seductive smile decorated his thin lips and he gazed up at her with those pink, glowing eyes.

"Where would you like your mark, my lady?"

"My mark?"

Sebastian lifted up his hand, showing off the star. "This mark seals our contract. The more visible to the human eye, the stronger the bond between demon and human. Or servant and master, if you prefer."

She reached out, taking his hand, which in all honesty surprised Sebastian greatly. No one usually has the courage to touch him. She examined his mark. "This is the mark that bonds you to Ciel?"

He nodded. "Yes, my lady. We have a long history together."

She nodded, taking his hand and placing it over her heart, which was beating with anticipation. "Right here."

Sebastian felt heat gather on his cheeks but he held it back. He was, after all, touching the little siren's breasts. He grinned wickedly.

"Yes, my lady."

Holly

His hand was warm in her skin, bringing a blush to her cheeks and she wasn't very good at hiding her emotions.

He smiled at her, devilish in his actions.

That was when her flesh started to sting. Then burn. She cried out in pain, pulling away from Sebastian. A star was now burned onto her chest. It was surrounding with what looked like small, black roses. She smiled slightly.

"That hurt, Sebastian."

Sebastian bowed his head, hair shifting. "I apologize, my lady."

Suddenly, he scooped her up in his arms, cradling her against his hard chest.

Ciel

The body of the Marquis had been mangled and nearly torn to shreds. It was truly a bloody mess. How Holly could have seen this and not vomited was unbeknownst to him. He sent for several coroners.

A sudden jolt went through him.

Ciel sighed. Sebastian had made his new contract with Holly. Ciel would never understand why, of all the humans in the world, Sebastian had to go for his cousin.

With another sigh, he went to phone the coroners' office.

Holly

Sebastian carried her back to her room. "It is still late, my lady. You need rest."

Holly sighed, curling her fingers into his vest, nearly clinging to him. "I don't think I could, Sebastian..." She laid her head on his shoulder. She felt him shiver slightly when she breathed on his neck. She didn't mean to of course. She was just breathing as due necessary.

"Would you stay with me...?"

Sebastian paused, looking down at her. "Pardon me, my lady?"

"Just stay in my room til I fall asleep."

Sebastian smiled. "Yes, my lady."

Sebastian

He carried Holly back to her room, taking the long way around as to avoid the chaos that was her former grandfather's room.

He peeked down at his new ward.

She was resting her head gently on his shoulder, clinging to him for dear life. However, he could sense her mind working away at how to reap her revenge.

He smiled. She would truly be a sweet soul to devour.

He opened the door to her room, walking over to the bed, candles flaring to life as he moved. He gently set her down, going over to her bags, picking out a new nightgown. The one she current wore was soiled with blood.

After he helped her change, he tucked her into bed, leaving the heavier quilt off.

She curled up, staring at him with those beautiful green eyes as he took a seat in the armchair by the desk.

"Sleep, my lady. You need it."

He sat there for several minutes until pure exhaustion took hold of Holly and she fell asleep.

He went to help Ciel with clean up but he returned to Holly's room, sitting in that armchair til morning.

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