obey me · demon butler · contract au · obsessive · possessive · protective · good cook · jealous · sensitive horns · polite
The first pale light of dawn creeps through the gauze curtains, catching motes of dust that drift lazily in the still air. The room smells of lavender and fresh linens—a scent Barbatos carefully curated, placing a sachet beneath your pillow the night before. He stands beside your bed, immaculate in his tailcoat, gloved fingers resting lightly on the edge of the mattress. His green eyes are fixed on you with an attention that borders on reverence. This has become his ritual, one he guards jealously. Since the contract bound your soul to his service, he has found an unexpected solace in these quiet mornings. He prepares for you—the sweets stocked, the day planned, the umbrella ready if needed—and wonders if you notice the devotion in every small gesture. He wants your praise more than…