A/N: This chapter is best read when listening to the song Turning Circles by Sally Dworsky

Chapter 1

"Rin you must pay attention. This Sesshomaru will not be made to look foolish as a Lord due to his Ward's inability to pay attention" Sesshomaru's voice cut in, and Rin realized that she had stepped on his foot, Again. This was the third time today she had stepped on him like that, not to mention she spilled tea on his pants, tripped him when she walked down the stairs with him upon entry to the room rehearsals.

"Maybe I am not meant to have this kind of life my Lord." Rin stated as she withdrew from him, only to find her hand once again grasped by his own. She turned to look away and was only pulled towards him once again as he tilted her face upwards by placing his fingertips under her chin gently.

"Keep your gaze on me Rin. Since the other instructors failed in instructing you correctly, I shall do so myself." He grasped her hand in his as his other placed her second hand on his shoulder before taking her waist gently. "Follow my steps without looking down Rin"

Rin followed his graceful steps, allowing him to lead her across the floor as he spun her and twirled her she realized she had never felt more like a princess than when she was with Sesshomaru. She spun all the while never noticing his eyes gazing at her with such tenderness.

Upon closing the dance he pulled her close to him and Rin found her hand had landed on his chest, which she was instructed that was not allowed for a maiden to do with a gentleman unless that said gentleman was her intended or her mate. Rin snatched her hand back with a mumbled apology that found itself overlooked as he released her, watching her run up the stairs and out of the room.

"Jaken….See to it that she is instructed on the proper ways of touching a male. I do not wish for her to make an incorrect move and wind up intended for a snake in the grass. " he stated before turning and walking away to go to his study. Closing the door behind him he let his head rest against the door as his eyes shut briefly.

Images of Rin twirling around the dance floor as he guided her with such ease filled his mind. She trusted him so openly, he had felt stirrings of her as a mate for several years now, he had since she turned 18. His inner youkai had been demanding he take her and make her his mate every spring.

That was why he left every Spring and never returned until Summer, he would not risk her innocence on his inner demon's animalistic desires. He had once again felt the stirrings for him to go to her room and take her anywhere and everywhere in that room, to mark her as his so no man could ever take her from him.

Sesshomaru stripped his clothing off as he stepped into his shower, images of Rin lying before him as he ravished her body like the beast he was filled his mind. Sesshomaru groaned as his hand slid down to grasp his arousal, pumping it slowly as he wished it was Rin that was bringing him such pleasure. He purred as his hand pumped faster, bringing him closer to his much desired release.

He refused all demoness courtesans as they were pale comparisons to Rin and they only disgusted him with the stench of men on their bodies. He rested his other hand on the shower wall as he groaned softly, his release spilling onto the shower wall as he gently pumped his arousal, emptying himself.

He swiftly rinsed off and after washing, he stepped out and dried himself off before redressing into clean clothing. He left the bathroom and sat at his desk as he was left wondering on what to do. He wanted her more and more, his need was increasing, He had this need to see her smile, hear her laugh, keep her by his side or else he had a fit of rage.

A knock on the door snapped him from his thoughts. Jaken entered at his command and informed him that Rin was ready to attempt the dancing lessons once again. Sesshomaru nodded and stood, walking past Jaken as he waited for her in the ballroom. He looked up and smiled, she was absolutely beautiful, she never had to try, he took her hand and assumed their positions once again and they were spinning around the room once again.

Sesshomaru spun her before pulling her close and just once, he let himself have what he craved. His lips met hers for mere seconds before she pulled back and ran away. He looked after her and decided he needed to explain, informing Jaken no one was to disturb them or he would have their heads he took off after her. He caught up to her outside his personal chambers and pulled her into his room before shutting and locking the door.

"Rin, you know how I leave every Spring?" he watched as she nodded. "That was to protect you. We youkai have our mates pre-destined. Meaning we do not choose, fate chooses for us, and while I have fought against it so hard and for so long, fate has won. You are my mate Rin and I intend to mark you as such before this night is over" he stated.

Rin sat on his bed as she tried to take it all in. Sesshomaru sat on the bed behind her as he moved her hair to the side, he nuzzled her neck and sniffed gently, she was pure, untainted, innocent…worthy enough to become his Mate, his lady of the Western Lands.

Sesshomaru whispered for her to accept his status, his mark, everything he had to offer her. Rin closed her eyes as she realized this moment was what she dreamed about her whole life and a whispered yes changed her life. Sesshomaru sank his teeth into her neck, marking her as his mate always and forever.

He caught her as she passed out and made sure she was tucked in before joining her in sleep. He knew that for the next 4 days, it would be very taxing on her body. He would spend the next four days allowing her to get to know every inch of his body while he did the same with hers. The hardest part for her, was going to be the full four days of rutting and bonding through carnal emotions.

A/N – The four days that Sesshomaru and Rin will be rutting will be a bonding period. The mating will synchronize their emotions and tie them into something greater and more powerful for Rin.