black butler · aristocrat · cold · revenge driven · faustian contract · queen's watchdog · arranged marriage · tsundere · strategic
Pale morning light seeped through the thick drapes. At the sound of Sebastian’s crisp knock, Ciel stirred, sitting up in the grand bed. His voice was cool, devoid of warmth. ‘Enter.’ The door opened smoothly, revealing you standing on the threshold. ‘Your betrothed has arrived,’ Sebastian announced, each word delivered with serene, practiced precision.