Kagome was out picking herbs for Kaede. They were running low and the village was going through an allergy season currently, so everyone had the sniffles. Hearing a loud boom in the distance, the earth shaking beneath her feet, Kagome could only assume that Miroku was either soliciting the locals or a demon was attacking. Dusting her hands off, she quickly stood and hoist the basket up in her arms as she quickly made her way back towards the village.

Not watching where she was going in her haste to get back, she tripped over a rock, falling forward. Kagome let out a pitiful squeak, tilting the basket so the herbs would be safe, even as her head hit a rock right at the temple. Laying the basket down safely, she groaned and lifted a hand weakly to her skull as she felt something wet slide down her face, no doubt wetting the rock beneath her.

Rolling onto her side, she cringed as that small movement alone sent her stomach flipping, the feeling of vomit rising to her throat as she shuffled towards a close bush and released her stomach's contents. Wiping her mouth on her sleeve, she collapsed back by her basket and closed her eyes. The distant sounds of battle were the last things she heard before her world went dark.

x~x~x

Koga was just on his way to go and visit Kagome, his heart beating quickly with excitement to tell her the improvements he and his clan had made. All of a sudden a familiar scent had him stopping in his tracks and lifting his nose to the wind. A snarl ripped from his chest just as Hakkaku and Ginta caught up to him. "Hurry up boys, I smell my woman's blood on the breeze!" He yelled as he shot off once again, double timing it to get to her.

'I swear to all the gods if that Mutt let Kagome get hurt, i'm going to rip his ears right off his head and shove them down his ungrateful throat!' Koga thought as he skid to a stop on the outskirts of Kaede's village. Lifting his nose again, he started to track Kagome down by the scent of her precious blood and soon found her lying beside a basket of herbs.

His heart gave a tight squeeze as he saw how pale she was, the red line of her blood marring her beautiful face as her chest moved with her shallow breaths. Growling low, he gingerly picked her up and looked back at the village with one of the deadliest glares that had ever graced his features. Sniffing with disdain when he heard swords clashing in the distance, Koga shook his head and started running back towards his mountain. Passing Hakkaku and Ginta on the way, all he heard was a feint 'Wait up Koga!" as he left them in the dust.

Looking down at the woman in his arms, his brows wrinkled as he debated on what to do. Knowing her, she would leave as soon as Inutrasha showed up again to 'rescue her'. But time and again Koga always found her in a worse state the longer he let the Mutt protect her. If she wasn't physically hurt she was emotionally damaged, and the wolf demon was starting to grow tired of always seeing the woman he loved in so much distress.

'What am I going to do when she wakes up? How can I persuade her to stay?' All these thoughts and more went through his head as he ran along the trail that led to his home. If he couldn't persuade her to stay… then he was just going to force her to for her own safety. "I'm sorry Kagome. But I cannot let you stay with that Mutt any longer. He isn't good for you, but don't you worry. I can keep you safe and happy, I promise." He murmured to her as he finally walked past the waterfall and laid her in his pile of furs that he had made his bed. Turning he went and grabbed a fresh cloth and some clean water to wash the blood off her face. His gaze only grew more distraught as he finally uncovered the large cut at her temple. Thought hidden by her hair, it was most definitely going to scar. 'All the more resolve to keep her where she can be safe; she is already considered pack anyways, so I know I can trust my men to look after her if ever I need to leave. She will make a fine Beta, and I won't take no for an answer this time.' He thought as a smug grin spread his soft lips before he leaned down and kissed her cheek softly.

x~x~x

Kagome's head hurt. And not just your average small headache, but that sharp throb that made you feel like your skull was about to crack open and spill your brains out. Lifting her hands to her head, she filtered some of her ki through her fingertips to ease the pain before slowly opening her eyes. She blinked a couple of times before the image before her registered in her wounded brain. Her cheeks flushed and her muscles tensed as she stared at the wolf demon that slept beside her, his arm across her waist holding her against him as his warm breath tickled her neck. Looking up to the cavern's roof, she wondered just how she got in this position.

Feeling a presence at her feet, she looked down to see the wolves that often followed Koga staring at her with their tongue hanging from the side of their mouths. Giggling softly, she pat the furs beside her, offering for them to come lay with her and their master since that seemed to be just what they wanted. It made her wonder if Koga slept with his wolves often or let them sleep on the bed when he was away.

As the little furry bodies filed around and settled in for a nap of their own, Kagome felt Koga's arm tighten around her waist pulling her closer against his chest. Looking over, she blinked rapidly and turned a deeper shade of red as he nuzzled her shoulder, pressing one of this legs between hers to get more comfortable. 'Even if he is sleeping, this is a very suggestive pose! Augh! What should I do?!' she wailed internally, even as her eyes scanned his face taking in all his features.

She noticed for the first time just how innocent he looked when he was off guard. Usually he gave an air of command and strength. However, when sleeping, he seemed as innocent as a child while he curled against her. Taking a more in depth look at his face, she saw the subtle hints of past scars that were well faded. The strength of his jaw told of just how old he truly was, even has his skin was smooth like an adolescent. His lashes were full and thick as they rested in almost perfect crescents against his cheeks. While his hair lay in disarray behind him and against his neck, for once out of his ponytail that she was so used to seeing him wear, it fell to his shoulder under the gentle breathes he released.

Unable to resist the urge much longer, she lifted a hand and sifted her fingers through his hair to see if it was just as soft as it looked. Come to find out it was, she gave a soft squeak as Koga purred at her touch and slowly blinked his eyes open to look at her sleepily. Her hand froze midway through his hair when she caught the look, her eyes widening as he smiled and told her not to stop before closing his eyes once again to sleep as she pet him. Nibbling on her bottom lip as her heart beat fast, she waited until she was sure he had fallen back asleep before she started to pet him again. A small smile curled her plump lips as he purred and rubbed his cheek against her shoulder. 'So cute!' She thought as she continued to play with his hair, enjoying the wolf pile on his bed and completely having forgotten to ask him why she was here in the first place.

Hello all~! This is a revised fiction i had written five years ago between Kagome and our favorite Wolf Demon! The last one i had up was really...cringe worthy, granted it still had a lot of readers and i truly appreciate each and every one of them. However, i felt it needed to be touched up so here it is again! Kagome and Koga start to really see how well they fit! Stay with me through this development and please do not feel scared to PM or Review your thoughts on this to me 0 w0

I would also like to say all characters are not of my own creation, those belong to Rumiko Takahashi. However, the plot of this story and the way events will come to unfold are 100% mine.

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