Catherine's POV

"Alright girl let's see what you got" I told Spirit before I kicked her sides gently and clucked for her to go faster.

The mare heard my commands and her speed picked up tremendously. Your probably wondering what I'm doing so I'll explain it. In a few days there was going to be a horse race to raise money for charity. The holidays were coming and Ciel asked if I would ride Spirit in the race. Of course I didn't hesitate to say yes.

Normally women don't ride in races but it did happen. In fact Sadie was going to be riding as well. She had a fast chestnut stallion named Flame. For the moment I was training with Spirit around the Phantomhive grounds so we would be ready for the race in a few days time.

Sebastian's POV

"Who do you wish to win the race my lord?" I asked my master.

He and I were outside the stables waiting for Catherine to return with Spirit. Esme was in my arms happy to be outside for once. Already her fangs were forming and I wouldn't be surprised if they arrived earlier than expected.

"It matters not who wins" my lord confessed. "This race is for charity purposes and since the holidays are coming those who aren't that fortunate deserve the money being raised"

I chuckled at his remark before seeing Esme was about to fuss.

"Give her here Sebastian" my master commanded and I obeyed.

I placed my daughter into her uncle's arms and my young lord took the bottle of blood from me. Esme took the bottle without hesitation and began to drink the contents greedily.

"My lord you are quite good with her" I teased.

He ignored my comment so his focus was entirely on his niece. A few drops of blood spilled onto his gloves but my lord didn't mind. Eventually Esme finished and I took her back from her uncle so I could burp her.

"My lord you'll be an excellent father one day" I complimented as I pat Esme's back.

My master rolled his eyes just as Catherine rode up with Spirit. Both of them looked worn out from the ride.

"How was the ride my love?" I asked my wife as she got off of the mare.

"Bloody fantastic" Catherine responded. She then patted Spirit on her flank. "She's a good runner"

Catherine's POV

While Sebastian returned inside with Ciel and Esme I unsaddled Spirit along with the rest of her tack. I gave her a good brush down and then turned her loose into the pasture so she could stretch her legs. No sooner had I released her into the paddock the silly mare began to roll around in the dirt happily. I chuckled before heading back to the manor. I needed a shower after a work out like that. Esme was down for her nap and Sebastian would be checking on the servants to make sure they weren't getting into trouble. I left my muddy boots by the front entrance so I wouldn't track dirt into the house.

I opened the door to my bedroom quietly and I heard Esme's breathing meaning she was indeed asleep in her crib. I made my way into the bathroom where I stripped off my clothing. Soon I was underneath the hot water and I began to scrub my body clean.

Fifteen minutes later I emerged from the bathroom in nothing but a towel. I checked on Esme before proceeding to brush my bloody hair. Curly hair could be a bitch after a shower trust me. Sebastian entered the room when I finished dealing with the damn tangles.

"Oh my Little Dhampir are you attempting to seduce me again?" my husband teased with his signature grin.

"Don't be a pervert" I answered.

The demon chuckled lightly before coming over to me. He took a strand of my hair into his gloved fingers.

"I always found your hair coloring beautiful" he said. His mischievous red eyes then looked up at me. "Though seeing you naked is better"

"For goodness sake Sebastian must every thought of yours relate to sex?" I demanded in a whisper.

"Only with you love" he confirmed with a smirk. He then gave me a kiss and I pulled him closer wanting more. Both of my hands clutched the front of his tailcoat and my husband proceeded to wrap his arms around my waist. His tongue entered my mouth and mine began to tangle with his. Thankfully this was all we did.

"Your one hell of a kisser" I joked.

Sebastian smirked and he gave me another quick kiss before there was a loud explosion. Sebastian sighed before he said he needed to go find out what Bard scorched this time. I dressed into my usual clothes before seeing if the explosion woke Esme. My baby girl was still fast asleep which made me smirk.

A Few Days Later.

Julia's POV

"I'm glad you didn't bullshit around with your reapings this race is going to be interesting with Catherine in it" I told Grell as we sat down on the roof closest to the racetrack.

"I don't bullshit around all the time darling" my mate purred from his spot next to me. I kissed the goofball reaper on the cheek before placing a cookie into my mouth. I then shot Grell a mischievous look and the red haired reaper grinned.

His face drew closer to mine and using his teeth he broke off half of the cookie for himself. He had some crumbs on his cheek and after I ate my half did I lick them off with my tongue.

"Oh my Juliette shall we continue this afterwards?" Grell asked moving his eyebrows in a suggestive manner.

"If you behave then yes" I answered.

Catherine's POV

I kissed Esme on her forehead before Sebastian and I shared one ourselves before Bard helped me onto Spirit. I wore Phantomhive colors for the race and Ciel was pleased at this. I shot my little brother a grin before I made a clucking sound to Spirit and the mare began to walk heading in the direction where the other horses were heading.

"Hey Catherine" Sadie greeted as she rode over to my side on Flame. He was a gorgeous stallion with a black mane and tail. I greeted her in response and nodded in the direction where Ciel was sitting alongside with Sebastian and Esme.

Sadie blushed before blowing a kiss to my brother and Ciel smirked. The crowd was already excited for the race to start. A short walk later we met up with the other horses and I was placed between a gelding and another mare.

It was a gorgeous day to race and Spirit shook her head eager to start. I gripped onto the reins and readied myself and after the flag was thrown down did the race begin.

It was a good thing I was wearing goggles because when your racing a horse dirt and dust were thrown in your face. Spirit managed to pass Flame however I held her back so she could remain with the other horses. I kept this up for awhile until I made clucking sounds and Spirit picked up her speed.

Soon she and I shot past the other horses and were in the lead. Then out of nowhere did Sadie come with Flame and soon both horses were at equal place. We ran like this until we made it to down of the stretch. With a few more clucks from me did Spirit pull ahead past Flame.

I smirked at the crowd's reaction as I got closer to the wire and when I crossed it with Spirit the crowd roared.

Julia's POV

"Holy crap she freaking won!" I exclaimed not believing it.

But sure enough Catherine won the race and I won my bet as did Grell.

"I had a feeling I would find you two here"

I growled as I saw Will giving us his usual scowl of disapproval.

"We're off duty and not doing anything inappropriate Will" Grell pointed out.

"Oh I'm aware I actually like to watch races myself and I bet on the second place horse"

Will should us his betting slip to prove his point and he wore an amused smirk.

"I only came by to see if you were going to collect your winnings"

"Count us in" Grell and I said together.

Back At Townhouse

Later.

Catherine's POV

After the race Ciel held a get together at the townhouse. According to my brother we raised a good amount of money for the local charities. Despite coming in second place Sadie was in a good mood and she was going to be spending the night before going back to Edenbrook tomorrow with Flame.

Since I was still nursing I didn't have any wine to drink. But the dinner Sebastian and the others made replaced that feeling. Now everyone was settled in for the evening. Well everyone except Sebastian who was making his nightly rounds. At the moment I was laying in bed with Esme in my arms.

Sometimes she liked to snuggle in my or Sebastian's arms before she fell asleep. Her waking up in the middle of the night was lowering thankfully. Vampire babies tended to sleep the whole night quicker than human infants. This happened with hybrids of vampire genetics too like Esme was.

I didn't have to wait long until Sebastian came back from his rounds. He smiled at seeing Esme in her current position against my chest.

"You want her? My arms are starting to get tired a bit"

Sebastian didn't hesitate to come over to my side and took our daughter into his grasp. My husband chuckled after he put Esme into her bassinet.

"She fell asleep before I even put her down" he said.

"Either she's teasing me or she likes to fall asleep in your arms" I joked.

The demon snorted before he began to undress for bed. Instead of watching Sebastian strip I resumed reading the book Julia recommend. It didn't surprise me it was an erotica novel but hell I was enjoying it. When I got to a steamy scene I immediately shut the book blushing like an idiot.

"Now Little Dhampir what has gotten you so flustered?" Sebastian asked.

As usual my husband wore only his usual pants for bed. The demon saw the book I had and he arched an eyebrow. He took the volume from my grasp and read the section I stopped at. A smirk came to his lips.

"Oh my Catherine I didn't know you liked this material"

"Oh hush"

I was still blushing mind you and it didn't help Sebastian was smirking. In fact I felt my panties were already soaked. Sebastian put the book away before he lay me onto my back and he was above me.

"Don't worry my love I don't plan on anything that will wake Esme up"

I shot my husband a thankful look before he began to plant light kisses on the left side of my neck. He continued with other similar things that tamed the small fire inside me.

Ciel's POV

I wasn't quite ready to sleep just yet and instead read a book. Well I was until Sadie growled and she shut her own book in annoyance.

"Didn't like the book?" I asked my fiancée.

"Not the ending" she corrected.

I chuckled before picking her hand up into mine and I kissed it.

"I think I prefer your fiery temper" I teased her.

My future bride rolled her eyes which in return made me chuckle again. I was a little taller now than I was when I first met the dragoness. She then yawned and I decided to call it a night. I blew the candles out before laying down.

"May I sleep closer to you?" I asked Sadie.

"Of course Little Mate" was her response.

I smirked before I got closer to the dragon shifter. But I wasn't satisfied just yet and I asked Sadie for her consent with something else. She gave me her permission and I placed my lips against hers. I had no intention of making the kiss anything else but what I was doing now. I was a gentlemen after all and I would never disrespect the woman I was falling in love with.

Sadie pushed her fingers through my hair and it felt nice. Eventually I ended the kiss and I caressed one of Sadie's cheeks.

"You know I'm falling for you Sadie"

"Oh really?" my fiancée asked with a smirk.

"I wouldn't lie to you" I promised her. I then kissed her forehead and Sadie did the same with mine. I then lay my head down and closed my eyes. As we fell asleep my right hand was intertwined into her left.

The cookie scene between Grell and Julia came from Ouran High School Host Club. I also used to ride horses myself hence the clucking Catherine uses with Spirit.