Kagome woke feeling better than she has in five years. She sat up lightly rubbing her eyes careful of the bruises that marked her face. She noticed that she was in Sesshomarus room. She sadly looked around remembering the last time she was there.

Flashback

She stood on the balcony loving the feel of the cool breeze as it caressed her skin. She sighed and turned to go back into the room. Sesshomaru was standing at the door and smiled down at her before wrapping his arms around her small frame. She buried her face in his chest and felt like crying for what she was about to do.

Sesshomaru noticing her discomfort pulled her away from him slightly so he could see her face. "What's wrong Kagome?" He asked worryingly.

Kagome looked up and tears were streaming down his face. "I am to be married to Inuyasha tomorrow."

Sesshomaru growled angrily at hearing this. "I thought you loved me." He said quietly.

Kagome sniffled and tried to hug him only to feel him pull away. New tears formed. "I do love you Sesshomaru. This is not my choice! If it was do you really think I would marry him?" She asked sadly.

Sesshomaru shook his head sadly and sat on the edge of the bed slouching in a defeated manner. "No. I can't believe our parents are doing this knowing how we feel."

Kagome walked over to him and got down on her knees placing her head in his lap. "It's business. You are to marry Kagura come next year for the merger." She said sadly.

This made Sesshomaru snarl angrily. "I will never marry that wretched woman. I will only have eyes for you my love." He said as he picked her up and placed her in his lap. He wrapped his arms around her waist and buried his head into her neck.

Kagome smiled sadly and placed her chin on his head and ran her fingers through his hair. "I love you Sesshomaru. No one can change that." She kissed his head and they moved to lay on the bed.

He pulled her flush against him and he felt her tears running down his arm. He swore to her that no matter what he would break this arrangement. Even if it meant losing his inheritance.

Kagome cried herself to sleep and they laid like that until morning. She left as he still slept placing a kiss on his lips one last time.

End flashback

Sesshomaru watched her looking around the room sadly knowing just what she was thinking about. He held strong to his promise of never marrying Kagura. His father was angry at first but once Sesshomaru took over the company he saw how powerful his son truly was. He watched the company grow and become stronger than ever. Sesshomaru never forgave his father for what he did and never let Inuyasha anywhere near the company to spite him. Inuyasha didn't care about the arranged marriage he only wanted what his older brother had and loved shoving it in his face every chance he got.

Even though he would not let Inuyasha work at the company he would not do the same to Kagome. He pulled every string he could in order to have her by his side every day. He kept her from her home more than a normal employee. It hurt that she was so near and could not touch her. But he settled for her just being near him. Only to see her every chance he got.

He strode over to Kagome and sat next to her on the bed placing his hand on her shoulder. She jumped and turned to him with scared eyes. Once she realized it was him her eyes softened and she leaned into him letting out a relieved sigh. He ran his fingers through her hair softly and kissed the top of her head.

"Inuyasha is in police custody. He will not see the light of day for a very long time." He said reassuringly.

Kagome looked up at him fear flooding her eyes again. "He will find a way to get me Sesshomaru. He has connections."

Sesshomaru caressed her cheek to calm her. "I have the entire police force on my side. He is weak therefore his connections are weak."

Kagome looked into his eyes and began to calm down. She missed being with him so much. She reached up and placed her hand on his cheek. He closed his eyes and leaned into her hand enjoying the soft touch. He reached up doing the same to her and smiled when she reacted as he had. He leaned forward slowly and placed a soft kiss upon her lips. Kagome stiffened at first but slowly melted into his kiss. Tears of joy slid down her cheeks as he deepened the kiss. He pulled away slightly and placed his forehead against hers breathing heavily.

He wiped her tears away and smiled down at her. "I will never let you go again." He said with passion.

Kagome wrapped her arms around his waist and buried her face in his chest. "I love you Sesshomaru."

Sesshomaru smiled and patted her head while wrapping his other arm around her back and kissed the top of her head. "I love you too Kagome."