Finally, after some time had passed, you opened your eyes. It was dark around you, but you could make out the lines of a curtain in front of the window. The sun was behind the veil but couldn't shine into the room. Underneath you, the material was soft, indicating a plush couch or a soft bed. 

   ' Where am I? '

Slowly, you rose from the bed, pulling the blankets away from your figure. Your feet were bare as they touched the cold floor, making a shiver travel up your spine. You walked to the curtains and pulled them apart, revealing the landscape behind the darkness. There were hills, with no towns nearby. No house was close to the manor you resided in, but you recognized the courtyard instantly. It was your estate's courtyard.

Behind you, the bedroom door opened, and a butler walked into the room but paused, seeing your figure standing by the window. Upon seeing your figure, his slight frown didn't uplift into a smile, and he remained stagnant. 

   " My lady? "

Turning, you looked at the butler and felt comforted, noticing he was someone close to you. You didn't feel alone anymore, but you felt your heart rate slightly spike in your chest. 

   " Sebastian, where are we? " You asked with caution.

   " We are at your estate, my lady. After the battle with the Trancy's I escorted you here. "

   " So, are Alois, Claude, and everyone in the Trancy manor dead? "

   " Yes, they are. "

   " And what about Ciel? "

Sebastian's red eyes looked to the side before walking forward and pulling your curtains entirely apart while he explained.

   " My master has now become a demon. And I am found to him until he dies when I can finally eat his soul. But, as you are aware, it isn't easy to kill a demon, and the sword Laevateinn disappeared when Hannah, Claude, and the souls of Alois and Luka were crushed under the rocks. My master will be alive for some time. "

Sebastian moved to the bed and started making the bed neat. He pulled the sheets back in place and organized the pillows, making it look like no one had laid a hand on the bed. 

   " So, what are you doing here? Where is Ciel, and why are we not at his estate? "

Sebastian finished the bed and walked to your small table, pulling the chair out for you to sit down. You complied and sat on the chair while Sebastian pulled a silver cart of breakfast items into the room.

   " My master has decided to travel and leave his estate, business, and life to Tanaka. Ciel Phantomhive has died to the world. As for why you are here, it is because my lord wishes to depart soon. Master Ciel knows you have humane matters to attend to and couldn't make the decision to turn you into a demon for his own desires. I am here to say my final goodbye to you, as well to see you one last time before I descend into the blue roses of hell where my master wishes to travel. "

The statement surprised you; you couldn't dare eat any of the food he placed on the table before you. The tea was warm, but you only felt cold. 

   " So I'm not going to see you ever again. "

   " I am afraid not, my lady. "

   " Then let me come with you. "

Sebastian kneeled on the ground before you, placing his right arm on his bent leg while his left hand cradled your cheek.

   " You cannot. No human can travel where my lord wishes to go. You must stay here, my lady. "

   " Then, turn me into a demon. "

Sebastian remained silent, and there was no noise in the room but the chirps of birds from outside the window. The silence was deafening, but Sebastian finally stood up and walked to the silver cart of treats, organizing the things on the platters.

   " It is not something you should desire, being a demon. "

   " It's not being a demon I desire. I desire to stay by your side Sebastian. "

The butler turned toward you, fixing his red eyes on your confidant body posture. You stood from the table, keeping one hand on the table to make you feel grounded, as you confessed your wishes to the demon.

   " You have cared for me beyond what Ciel has asked of you. And you may claim it is the butler's code, but I see more. You always made sure I was happy. Even when the circus was here, you ensured I wasn't neglected, even though it wasn't requested from anyone. What more could I ask for from a man--demon--thing than what you have already provided me. If you won't turn me into a demon, then I want to make a contract. "

You were confident in your words and stood firm before the demon. Sebastian's frown slowly turned into a smile. The butler walked toward you, and his right hand lifted your chin upward, making his red eyes bore into yours.

   " You are quite adment. "

He moved your positions and placed your body between his and the small table. You couldn't escape. His left hand rested beside your hip on the table while his body pressed impossibly close. His legs tangled with yours, and his focus never left your eyes.

   " But, if I want you forever, I don't want a contract. I only make a contract with ones whose souls have been crushed and who desire an act of revenge so fierce it could swallow a human whole. So, let us be tied together. "

   " Tied? "

   " Yes. You will forever be tied to me, and God could only break such a destructive thing if you wish to pray for need to him. "

   " How do we become tied? "

Sebastian's face leaned closer to yours, with his lips mere inches from yours. Your body felt weak, but you kept your hand on the table for some grounding, and you could feel your limbs become jelly.

   " By a kiss from a demon. And as Grell, has wished for eagerly, with tongue. When your saliva mixes with a satanic agent, it causes a tie, between the two, once the saliva is released into your system. As Judas had kissed Jesus as an act of betrayal. "

   " So-"

   " So, Grell, will never receive this. Only you, shall be my one tie. "

Sebastian's lips touched yours while his hand on the table grabbed your hip, trying to pull you closer. You kissed the butler back, taking breaths in-between kisses. Your body became hot quickly when Sebastian's tongue entered your mouth and mingled with yours. Your hands wrapped around his torso while he pushed your lower back into the table, wishing to press as close to your body as possible. His lips were soft, and kissing him felt like a drug. You could only think about Sebastian as his lips clouded your thoughts. 

When his lips parted from yours, there was a small saliva string between your lips, but it soon snapped when Sebastian raised your hand into view. A bright red line wrapped around your wrist, and it looked like a thick red string had been molded to your skin.

   " You are now mine, forever more, my lady. "