I wonder if Sebastian will actually appear in this chapter? I guess you'll have to read to find out.

Oh and another TW for no-con... sort of depending on what angle you look at it but only for about a couple of paragraphs. You have to remember we're talking a time period here in which a lot of things that are happening to Ciel are normal (for women) maybe not to us today but in that time it was. Wives were mostly property for creating heirs and getting a dowry to increase lands and wealth and that was it. So if a husband felt his wife wasn't worth the time and effort he could lock her away and no one would have a problem with that because she is HIS wife and he can do what he wants with her. The situation applies to Ciel because he is Aleister's wife according to the contract.

Also for the witnessing of the consummation; though that wasn't the norm for that time (or really for any time) it wasn't unheard of. I used it because he's a boy and there's no virginity to lose in the way a woman would so no bloody virgin sheets to prove he was or wasn't a virgin. Plus he wasn't a virgin to begin with seeing as how Sebastian took that from him way back in chapter 8.

Okay so now that that's out of the way let's get on with it shall we?

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The next two days were spent in a whirlwind of packing and sorting out who was to accompany who and for how long they'd be gone. It was settled that Nelly and Elise would stay with me as my handmaids which was fine with me.

What wasn't fine with me was that my big brute of a guard was to accompany me all the way to my new home to ensure I arrived safely. Or as Nelly put it to ensure all details of the contract were fulfilled.

It certainly put an obstacle in the way of me making an escape en route to my new home. However I had no intentions on escaping seeing as how with so many guardsmen I wouldn't get very far anyway.

The way we figured it was that once we arrived home the castle would be in such a state of commotion over the new 'Lady' arriving I could easily escape. It was just a matter of being dressed as a boy, covered in some soot like I was a worker, and away I would go. Or so it was planned but things never work out the way you plan them so it was a tentative plan at best.

"This is sooo exciting!" Nelly grabbed my hands and swung me around. "I can't wait to see the world beyond this place!"

"There's lots of trees and rocks." I smiled at her when we she stopped twirling us around.

She glared at me. "I know that smarty pants." She snorted. "I just want to go actually see what's beyond these lands. I want to see the world and more!" She spun herself in a circle with her arms spread out.

"So does that mean you're going to come with me when I escape?" I whispered chancing a glance at the door to make sure no one was coming in.

"I don't know." She shrugged at me. "We'll just have to wait and see what happens when that time comes."

"I suppose." I nodded and again looked to the door when it was opened and in came my father.

"Nelly will you excuse us for a moment." My father nodded at her.

"Yes sir." She curtsied deeply then quickly took her leave.

Once she was gone and the door was closed he turned back to me. "Alright son," he held out a pouch to me. "here's seven gold pieces for you in case you need them for… anything." He insinuated and eyed me carefully. "And if you do do what I think you're going to do," he held up a silencing hand when I opened my mouth to respond to that. "there's a note in there and I need you to somehow someway get it delivered to the King."

At that I drew my brows deeply. "What is going on?" I questioned in a whisper.

"More than you could ever possibly understand." He sighed deeply and jabbed his fingers through his hair. "Just promise me son you will do your best to get that note delivered as soon as you possibly can."

I nodded my head determinedly at him. "But how am I suppose to get a note to the King?" I questioned wide eyed.

He sighed again and shook his head. "I don't know." He stared at me. "Just please tell me you'll try and that will have to be good enough for me."

"I will." I agreed.

"Good." He smiled at me. "Now as for your 'plan'," he smirked at me when I blushed and looked down at the floor. "you have to actually arrive before you can leave that's why I'm sending a guard with you."

I looked up at him and drew my brows deeply. "Why do I have to actually get there?"

"To fulfill the contract between Lord Chamber and I." He nodded. "If you don't actually cross the threshold into your new home the contract is voided and he can demand payment in full for your dowry and everything else I owe him."

I wrinkled my nose at that but nodded in agreement. "I will and besides I have no choice in the matter anyway especially since Aleister won't let me alone for more than a breath." I huffed.

"Well you are his new bride and his whole he's been groomed for the day he would marry you." He nodded. "It'll wear off before you know it and especially once he's back in his home with his own people."

"I hope so." I nodded. "Actually I hope he has a favorite mistress he can't wait to get home to."

"I doubt it but it's possible." He shrugged.

"Thanks for the vote of confidence." I huffed.

"Just being realistic son." He smiled at me. "And before you leave just know that once all of this is over and done with you're more than welcome to come home." He placed his hand on my shoulder.

"Thank you." I smiled and nodded at him. "Once I get out of this mess we'll see what happens."

He sighed deeply and nodded back. "Well you better get out there before they leave without you."

"I could get so lucky." I snorted and tucked the small pouch he gave me into the secret pocket of my dress.

"Apparently son, luck has never graced the Phantomhive name." He snorted. "Perhaps someday."

I sighed and grabbed my bag off the end of the bed. "I swear I will find a way to change that." I nodded curtly and smiled at him. "I'll keep in touch the best I can and let you know."

"Thank you and son I just hope you know I am truly sorry for all of this." He frowned. "If there was any way I could have stopped it I would have; you have to know that."

I nodded at him. "I do." I answered even if I still had my doubts as to what his real involvement in all of this mess was. I didn't think he was in as deeply as he kept saying he was but I knew he wasn't free and clear either. "Well here goes off to my funeral." I scowled.

My father held his arm out to me which I reluctantly took. "You're not dead yet." He pointed out. "Until you're actually put into the ground life will continue on for you." He walked me out of my room.

"True." I agreed. "The issue is the life you live leading up to being put in the ground." I shook my head. "You do all you can to live a good life and for what; to die? It seems like such a waste of time and effort if that's all you have to look forward to."

"I agree." He looked down at me. "However I doubt anyone will ever know they why no matter how hard they try to find the answer."

I chuckled at that. "Well I guess we'll one day find out and when we do that means we're already dead."

"You're probably right." He agreed then pushed the door open leading out to the courtyard where the carriage was waiting to take me to my new home. "Best of luck son." He whispered as he walked me to the carriage.

"Thank you." I smiled up at him causing him to lean down and place a kiss on my cheek.

"Keep in touch."

I nodded up at him before taking a deep nerve calming breath and turning to face Aleister who had his hand out to help me load into the carriage.

"Come my love the day wanes on."

I half smiled at him and stepped up into the carriage after giving my father one more glance over my shoulder. He gave me a quick smile and a nod before the door was closed behind me and we were on our way.

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The two day trip to Aleister's home was long in which I was constantly fighting off his advances. The argument that because I couldn't find pleasure in our union until we got home then he shouldn't either. It was the same argument I used from the day of our wedding and up to the moment we entered the castle grounds it worked.

"I'm sorry my love but it's been four days and I can't wait a moment longer." He hauled me into the first empty room we came to.

"But someone might see." I tired knowing full well the odds of stopping this were slim to none. I was his wife and as such he was legally entitled to what according to law he now owned. If I resisted he was well within his rights to take it forcibly and that was the last thing I wanted as well.

"I know but we'll keep it down to a minimum what they see or hear." He pushed me into the corner by the window partially hidden by the large drapes. "Besides," he started pulling my skirts up. "someone needs to hear or see us together anyway."

I very nearly forgot about that part of the marriage law.

"And aren't you tired of being in chastity?" He questioned as he buried his face into my neck and started kissing along my pulse point.

"Of course I AM!" I squealed when his hand wrapped around my four day long half hard erection. "But…" I tried then gasped as he pulled the pink ribbon free and began rubbing me relentlessly.

"It'll be quick," he whispered. "then tonight I will make love to you in our own bed." He make quick work of the claps on his pants the picked me up forcing me to wrap my legs around his waist.

"You're not prepared." I argued feeling him rub against me.

He pulled back, spit in his hand, reached down between us, rubbed himself down, and kissed me. "That's the best I can do." He nodded then did it one more time to make sure he was thoroughly covered.

I couldn't help but cringe slightly at that before he adjusted his hold upon me and began pressing himself in. "UGH!" I groaned and laid my head to his shoulder taking slow breaths to keep the pain down to a minimum. He may have prepared himself some but it wasn't nearly enough.

"I'm sorry my love." He purred as he rubbed my back and kissed the side of my neck.

"Just don't..." I started only to be interrupted by a guard.

"My Lord I'm sorry to disturb you but…" He trailed off when he locked stares with me. "Oh I'm so sorry for disturbing you."

Aleister turned his head and stared at the guard from the corner of his eye. "That'll be all James I will speak with you in a moment."

"Yes sir." He bowed deeply before quickly turning on his heel and leaving the room.

I could do nothing but stare wide eyed at the spot the guard once stood even as Aleister began slowly moving in and out of me. "Someone saw!" I gasped wide eyed.

"It was inevitable." He whispered with a kiss to my neck.

"I know but…" I trailed off with a moan when he began moving faster making my pain vanish.

"Oh my love." He kissed his way along my jaw. "It's been hard waiting to make love to you again." He purred then pressed his lips to mine.

It only took a moment for me to find my own end seeing as how I had been in chastity for four days constantly on the edge needing relief. As my mouth was opened in a moan of pleasure Aleister plundered it with his tongue until he stiffened and filled with his seed.

"Darling you make me feel so good." He buried his face into my neck and kissed my pulse point.

I didn't say anything just leaned my head back against the wall and panted like I was worn out. He gave me one more kiss before setting me on my feet and straightening both of us out.

"It'll be better tonight my love." He caressed my cheek with his fingers then turned to the door. "Alright James what is it?" He called causing the guard to enter.

"Um pardon me sir but," the guard shifted his eyes around the room to avoid looking at us. "there's an issue outside that needs your attention straight away."

Aleister sighed deeply then turned to me. "Sorry my love I must take care of this. Why don't you go get settled and take a nap I know it's been a long day for you."

"Yes," I nodded. "a rest is in order."

"I will see you shortly." He smiled then kissed my cheek and turned towards James. "Let's go see what the commotion is all about then." He nodded at the guard who nodded in kind then turned and led Aleister out of the room.

I scowled at his back as I followed him and glanced to the large doors leading outside to see if I could get a look at what was going on. What I saw had my breath caught in my throat forcing me to follow Aleister and James all the way outside to verify what I thought my eyes saw.

"Sebastian." I gasped quietly when I spotted him chained up and struggling to get free.

"So what do we have here?" Aleister questioned James.

"Sir," James started with a nod at his fellow guard to put Sebastian down. "we found him just beyond the borders hunting. He looked suspicious so he was lured in and captured."

"I see." Aleister nodded. "Well in that case put him in the dungeons until it can be determined if he's who we're looking for." He ordered with a side glance at me.

"Yes sir." James bowed.

Aleister turned to me and grabbed my hand. "Darling this isn't anything you need to worry yourself about." He turned me and began leading me back into the castle.

I couldn't take my eyes off Sebastian and tried to turn my head all the way around to see him when Aleister started pulling me away. I briefly locked stares with him causing him to widen his eyes before I was pulled inside with the door shut behind us.

"What was all that?" I questioned as Aleister led me down the hall towards the grand stairs.

"Nothing." He shook his head and smiled at me. "Just some vagrant that got caught hunting on private lands."

"Oh." I answered knowing full well he was lying especially since I just heard how they captured him. "So what are you going to do with him?"

He stopped at a large door and opened it. "We'll check to see if he's wanted and if not he'll be fined and released." He shrugged dismissively. "This is your new room… our room." He beamed at me as he waved a hand around the room changing the subject. "I'll send your handmaidens to get you settled while I go make sure nothing happened while I was away."

"Thank you." I nodded and gave him the best fake smile I could manage. My mind was too focused on Sebastian, how did he get captured, what did they do to him, why was he in this area, and how was I going to get to him?

"If you need anything let the servants know." He gave me another quick peck on the lips. "I'll see you at supper."

"Okay." I nodded wanting him to go so I could… could… I wasn't sure what I was going to do but whatever it was I was somehow someway going to see Sebastian tonight!

Well... now what the hell is Sebastian going to do to save poor little Ciel?