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Chapter 4
Liberate
Want is desire
To ravish and hold scotching warmth
Can you feel it
Should you fight the urge to burn
Never
A chilling gust of midnight air swept through the thick bases of the massive trees rooted all around.
Its gentle kiss crawling over the slightly glistening body of the exposed wolf demon below.
Kouga stood alone in the opened area surrounded by the thick forest he had so successfully escaped moments ago.
The seemingly never ending day had finally come to a partial close.
The group had decided their current resting spot was best for the night much to Kouga's dislike, he had hoped they would cover more ground.
Then again night fall was upon them and it didn't take much to know demons became more active after dark.
Including himself, once everyone had fallen asleep he took the opportunity to sneak away into the darkness of the forest for a bit of a nightly routine.
He could feel a small drop of sweat roll down his exposed torso proving that his technique was working properly.
On nights like this Kouga enjoyed basking in the rich light of the moon and exercising.
Though this technique was more than just bench pressing boulders and sprinting it actually involved minimal movement.
Standing almost completely still using just the flow of your limps to swipe across the air slowly and intensely, flexing muscles and straining within.
It was very effective not only for breaking a good sweat but for providing almost a relaxed senses of pulsating through the rhythm of the fluid like movements.
Only this time was a bit different seeing as he had to remove his chest armor due to the sheer weight, another draw back to his newly weakened body.
Though the lack of steal now left his perfectly sculpted torso for the world to see.
Weakened and all he found it hard to complain when the cool night air spreading over his body was so tantalizing soothing.
He swiped his toned arm into the night sky feeling the strain of his muscles shudder under his bronze skin, a relaxing burning sensation following the action.
Kouga closed his eyes allowing the ripple effect to roam up his forearm and into his shoulder.
This was doing more for him than he had realized it was nice to have some sort of control over his unknown strength.
Since loosing the majority of his powers it had been almost impossible to cope with the change but this seemed to help.
Kouga sighed sliding his foot across the thick grass he stood upon straining the thick muscles of his leg.
He figured the quick throb of pain was to follow seeing as he hadn't yet stretched.
Kouga grunted slightly into the crisp air as he continued despite the pain.
His inner thoughts focused slowly on the concentration of continuing so focused he didn't notice the small figure creeping closer through the cover of the trees.
Kagome stepped quietly through the shadows her narrowed eyes peering through the darkness to the wolf before her.
It was obvious he had yet to notice she was mere feet away but for some reason she didn't feel like uncovering herself.
Mainly for the reason she couldn't pry her eyes off the glistening wolf demon.
At first she hadn't even noticed that his armor had been stripped away but now she most defiantly did.
Her brown orbs widened watching him flex and flow against the soft wind his incredibly toned muscles tense with strain.
Unknowingly she scanned every inch of his perfect abdomen unsure of the flush of heat rising against her cheeks.
It was not the first time she had seen the male form and found it so attractive, with her straining relationship with Inuyasha she had come across him bathing a fair time or too.
Though that situation was totally different if anything she had been overcome with embarrassment nothing like this.
She had never noticed before how attractive Kouga was, of course she had always seen him as handsome what girl wouldn't? But this current situation was forcing her to see him in a totally different light.
Kouga swiped his claw against the invisible wind his arm rippling with tone and strain.
He felt his eyes narrow feeling another glistening drop of exhaust roll down his brow.
Then the well known enticing scent of sweetness wafted under his nose instantly revealing he was no longer alone.
Slowly Kouga broke his intense stance to stand straight up his blue orbs instantly finding the girl before him.
Kagome felt a lump develop in her throat now knowing her presence had been discovered.
"Do you ever sleep?" Kouga asked with a smile taking a step forward through the thick grass at his ankles.
Kagome gave a nervous laugh before steeping through the tree shadows revealing herself completely.
"Not lately" Kagome admitted even she knew it was strange for her to be up and about at this hour.
Then again she had woken up to find everyone else including Inuyasha asleep but no Kouga in sight.
To be honest she didn't really know why she worried about him so much, she knew it had to be mainly due to the guilt she was trying to hide for getting Kouga into the current predicament.
She felt almost like it was her responsibility to look after him until he was back to full fledge demon form.
"So you felt like a midnight stroll instead?" Kouga asked pushing a handful of his damp bangs back
Kagome smiled slightly uncomfortable feeling increasingly uneasy before the half naked wolf.
Kouga noticed her shy gaze falling to the ground below instead of daring to look him in the eye.
It was more than surprising had she not seen Inuyasha much in the same way?
This was kind of flattering, Kagome finding him so appealing it embarrassed her.
"So uh what exactly are you doing out here?" Kagome asked still not daring to look up from the grass below.
"Breaking a sweat" Kouga chuckled
"Never thought you were the type to exercise" Kagome smiled finally looking up at him, desperate not to make eye contact with his exposed torso.
"Usually I'm not" Kouga admitted the closest he came to physical endurance was sprinting over the eastern territory.
This was just a simple way of blowing off pent up frustration.
"Care to join me?" Kouga asked with a smirk
Kagome eyes widen in surprise thinking briefly she had misheard him "Me? Do that?" She asked confusion clear in her voice
"Its easier than it looks" Kouga smirked taking a strong stance in the grass nodding his head slightly for her to join him.
Kagome slowly approached until she was standing side by side with the broad wolf demon.
Kouga extended out an arm edging for her to mimic his actions, Kagome clumsily did so.
He began tensing his muscles once more slowly expanding his stance while he stroked across the cool wind.
Kagome tried her best to mirror his actions she did as well as she could all with a nervous smile placed over her lips.
A bit uneasy of how ridiculous she must look.
There the two continued in comfortable silence Kagome doing her best to keep up with Kouga fluid like motions.
Even though she felt completely out of place and totally out of her element.
The most she came to endurance like training such as this was meditation with Keade.
She couldn't help but notice Kouga's body looked locked and focused while her thin arms trembled with strain.
"I feel like I'm doing it wrong" Kagome laughed trying to hold her current stance.
Kouga chuckled breaking his form to slowly edge behind the increasingly nervous priestess, more than willing to help.
"Widen your stance" He commanded tapping the inside of her ankle lightly with his foot.
Kagome did as she was asked slowly placing her feet a bit further apart.
"Raise your arm a little higher" He whispered his hand nudging her elbow upwards.
Kagome felt her skin tingle unwillingly as Kouga's warm breath brushed over her neck.
Her arms raised higher into the air the sleeves of her kimono falling downward as she did exposing her flawless skin more fully.
She expected Kouga to step backwards after adjusting her but instead she felt the hard muscle of his chest press into her back.
An unwilling shudder crawled up her spine as the radiating heat from his exposed torso invaded her kimono.
The tingling sensation grew as Kouga's hands ran up the back of her palms then lacing threw her fingers fanning them further apart.
His own upwardly arched arms holding there hands far above their heads together tightly.
"Good" He whispered his lips mere inches from the sweet lobe of her ear.
"Just open your hands a little more" His fingers intertwining with her own.
A hushed whisper passed through Kagome's lips as her skin tingled under her kimono from the dark tone of his voice.
Was this even exercise any more? If it wasn't why couldn't she pull away? Worst of all why didn't she want to?
The sensation radiating its way all through her was new and exciting tempting her to explore it further.
The incredible fire like heat pulsating against her skin was so enticing she couldn't stop herself from longing for more.
Strangely even through the thick fabric of her priestess attire Kouga could feel Kagome's pulsating heart beat and throb faster.
Her fragile body began merging perfectly against his exposed torso the almost overwhelming scent of her intoxicating natural perfume filling his nostrils.
It was so seductive to tempting to resist.
Forgetting himself and all the outside world was to easy with just a few deep breaths of her overwhelming scent.
"Kagome" Kouga rasped hotly his lips tracing ever so lightly over the soft skin of her ear.
Kagome trembled against him feeling her pulse quicken in her heaving chest.
She peered over her shoulder her deep brown orbs glowing with the reflection of the silvery moon light they both bathed in.
Kouga felt his fingers grip Kagome's hands tighter bringing their arms down together perfectly lacing her unknowing in his embrace.
She felt paralyzed against him unwilling to pull away as she watched his lips grow closer to her own.
The hard beat of his heart pounding in his exposed chest thumping against her back radiating though her.
He had lost the battle to resist his actions as the arch of his lips crept ever so closer to her own.
His eyes visibly narrow with hidden desire and want.
The outside world melting away with every soft breath she took.
"Kouga" She whispered almost in a last attempt not to forget herself, it wasn't nearly enough to cause her to pull away.
She closed her eyes softly unknowingly surrendering herself to whatever was to come.
"Ugh K-Kagome" A child like voice yawned lowly the slurred sound of sleep clear.
Kagome practically jumped out of her skin at the familiar voice approaching the two.
Instantly she found herself once more as she all to eagerly pushed herself free from Kouga's embrace stepping away from the equally surprised wolf demon.
Kouga felt Kagome leap from his arms to stand awkwardly by his side for a moment Kouga thought he had fantasized the entire situation the two had just shared.
Though the look of pure anxiety and fear written clearly on her face was enough to prove he hadn't.
Temporally bringing the shocked pair out of their growing confusion the figure who had called out for Kagome stepped through the underbrush.
Shippo parted the thick leaves around his shoulder as he came half blindly stumbling forward.
His small hand balled in a fist resting at the base of his left eye rubbing it softly as if to force away the sleep threatening to take him.
It was clear by the young fox demons demeanor he was barely conscious but had somehow managed to sniff out Kagome in the darkness.
"Sh-Shippo" Kagome stuttered in clear surprise to see the child demon approaching her.
"Kagome" He yawned in reply looking up at her innocently obviously ignorant to the situation he had just interrupted.
Kagome went to his side her steps a bit to enthusiastic to put more distance between her and the wolf demon beside her.
Her kimono folded underneath her as she went to her knees before Shippo.
"Shippo what are you doing up so late?" She asked softly
Kouga instantly surprised how her tone changed from clearly shocked to nurturing.
"I woke up and you weren't there" He replied still fighting the weight of his eyes
Kagome gave a small sympathetic smile before she slowly outstretched her hands.
Gently she curled Shippo into her arms tucking him to rest in the nest of her elbow.
Shippo all to willingly gave into this action falling almost instantly asleep in her embrace.
Kagome stood back up once she made sure the fox demon was secure in her arms before reluctantly turning to face Kouga.
"I should be getting back" She stated almost emotionless
Kouga opened his mouth to speak he was unsure what was about to come out or what should come out for that matter.
An apology? A question as to what the hell had just happened between the two of them?
But all he could mange was a simple "Yeah, I'll catch up in a little while"
Kagome didn't need or want any further conversation as she spun around to the forest clearly all to egger to put some much needed distance between the two of them.
Before Kouga could mange another word she was both out of reach and sight.
Kouga stood there parlayed.
Had that really just happened? No, had that really just happened? It seemed like an absolutely wonderfully horrific nightmare!
Had he truly just almost kissed Kagome? Even worse had she almost just let him?
Kouga shook his head from side to side in denial, no! This could not be happening!
He was not feeling all these pent up emotions towards that human girl again!
He had vowed after the defeat of Naraku that all the feeling he had once felt for her were best left buried down deep.
Now the flood gates had just burst open leaving him drowning under the weight of the repressed waves.
Kouga brought his hand to push back the thick locks of his loose bangs burying his fingers in the depths of his hair.
What a mess he had just spiraled into.
But even though every fiber of his being told him this was wrong he could not deny that holding Kagome the way he had felt so incredibly right.
Maybe what the mutt had been warning him about all this time had merit maybe he was stating to get a little to close to Kagome.
Kouga crossed his arms around the back of his head feeling the stress of his thoughts begin to tense his body.
Wrong or right there was no denying it now, he was in trouble deep deep trouble.
"Oh boy"
Early morning mist swirled thick, aimlessly warping the path ahead making visibility limited, at least to the pairs of human eyes below.
Kagome walked solemnly the weather almost matching her conflicting thoughts.
Her mind a cloud of spiraling conflicts and unanswered questions.
She had been grateful when Inuyasha had woken the group from there sleep to restart their journey.
Sleep had proven extremely difficult last night after returning from her encounter with Kouga.
Luckily everyone she had left behind were still oblivious to her actions having not woken since she left.
She envied them, she had tried to push what had occurred aside thinking nothing of it but that was all but impossible at that point.
Extremely thankful Shippo seemed to have forgotten all about his little late night adventure and walking in on her and Kouga.
As much as she wanted to deny what had almost happed she could not.
She had almost kissed Kouga!
Kouga of all demons on this planet! Kouga the wolf demon her intended mate Inuyasha hated more than any other!
Kagome felt her eyes lift from there constant pace watching her feet tap back and forth as she walked forward.
Trying to remain calm as she did so, secret anxiety filling her as she made eye contact with the wolf demon walking several feet before her.
The fact that she knew he couldn't possibly see her staring at him did little to numb the feeling of simply having her eyes on him felt like a secret betrayal.
Instantly she replanted her gaze firmly on the damp ground below.
Why did she feel this way? So confused?
Its not as though she had actually kissed Kouga but just the thought that she had come so close and actually might have had Shippo not interrupted filled her with uncountable guilt.
Was it possible Kouga felt the same?
Guilty that they had almost…
Kagome shook her head she didn't even want to think about this anymore.
It was a stupid one time thing and she was more than determined to make sure it never happed again.
Though she hated the mere idea of it she thought it best to listen to Inuyasha advice and widen the distance between herself and Kouga.
Hopefully he would understand.
Kagome felt a little bit more at ease, no she was sure Kouga would after all he couldn't possibly want what had almost happened it was just an accident.
An innocent accident between long time friends.
Kagome breathed a sigh of relief feeling as though now she could put this entire situation behind the two of them.
And apparently not a moment to soon, she watched as both Inuyasha and Kouga came to a sudden stop before her.
Seeing as she had found comfort in the far back of the group she thought it best not to approach just yet.
"Something wrong?" Kagome asked stepping only slightly forward
Inuyasha took a stern glance at the swirling void of mist before them, seeing with his demons eyes what was invisible to the rest of the group.
"Were getting close" He said tensely
"How can you tell" Shippo asked clinging to the shoulder of Miroku "I cant see a thing through all this?"
"He's right" Kouga began eyeing even with his decreased vision the shrouded horizon in the distance was the peek of a distant mountain
"This whole area reeks of demon" He snorted as if the air burned his nose.
"Yes I can feel a powerful demonic aura" Miroku admitted feeling his spiritual power tense.
Inuyasha turned to the waiting group behind him his amber eyes still fixed on the distant mountain.
"You guys stay here I'm gonna check out the area, I don't want any demons sneaking up on us" Inuyasha spoke commandingly
"What? Here?" Shippo asked panic clear in his voice
"Inuyasha" Kagome began she shared Shippo's concern this was no place to set up for a rest it was far to open and visibility was beyond limited at least for them.
"Relax I wont go far" Inuyasha shot back at his fearful companions
He turned quickly to Kouga standing mere feet by his side "Think you can make yourself useful wolf?"
Kouga narrowed his eyes at the already frustrating half demon it was clear the mutt was asking him to watch over the others while he was away.
"Fine try not to get yourself killed" Kouga shot back making sure his words had no sincerity as far as he was concerned the mutt dropping dead would do him and the world a great favor.
"Be careful" Kagome added
Inuyasha shot her a reassuring look before leaping off in the swirling mist and out of sight.
Sango let out a light sigh "Well I guess we should rest until he gets back"
Miroku nodded in approval following as Sango went to the edge of the moist path hoping to find some form of dry ground.
Kagome remained planted in her spot unaware of her friends actions, until she felt a firm hand cup her shoulder.
Kagome all but jerked out of her skin at the feeling she turned to come face to face with Kouga staring down at her.
"You okay?" He asked sounding sincere
Kagome quickly pulled away from his grip feeling a bit of her previous feelings of discomfort resurface.
"Yeah! Fine" She squeaked
Kouga gave a light chuckle "You sure?"
Kagome cleared her throat hoping to sound mere believable surprised she was so suddenly uncomfortable in her own skin "Yes I'm fine"
She didn't fool Kouga for a moment.
"Actually Kagome could we talk?" He asked politely a rare quality for a wolf demon.
"Um sure what about?" She asked trying to play innocent as best she could.
"Uh I mean privately" He added shooting a glace towards the others now sitting on the grass mere feet away
Kagome instantly felt on edge the last thing she wanted was to be thrown into a situation anything like last night.
Not to mention should Inuyasha return and find the two of them not among the group, that would defiantly bring confrontation.
Then again looking in Kouga's eyes the look of uncertainty matched her own.
It was apparent they both needed to discuss the turmoil that was building between them.
"It wont take long, promise" Kouga swore hoping to edge her to agree.
Every fiber of Kagome told her not to agree and to simply walk away from this conversation and entire situation, but she knew that wouldn't be the wisest thing to do at this moment.
They still had a journey to complete and avoiding Kouga the whole time wasn't going to be easy, best she just agree to clear the air.
"Let me tell Sango" Kagome stated not bothering for any further explanation as she pushed past the now waiting wolf demon.
Kagome felt her unease build as she approached the now sitting demon slayer drawing closer.
She took a shaky breath before stopping by her best friends side trying to sound un-phased as she spoke.
"Sango" She began catching the demon slayer below full attention before continuing "I'm going to go for a quick walk" She tried to sound confident as if this was a total innocent chat between friends.
Sango instantly looked up at the girl hovering over her worry clear in her eyes and expression.
The look of concern spreading now on to Miroku and Shippo's faces as well.
As they both looked to Sango for a reply as to what Kagome had just said.
"Kagome I don't know-" She began knowing that Kagome leaving the safety of the group wasn't the wisest of decisions.
"I'll be fine, Kouga's going with me" Kagome forced a reassuring smile.
Sango raised a brow this was definitely an odd time to wonder off, in the presence of Kouga of all people.
"I'll be quick" She smiled still aware of her friends unease
Sango didn't like this at all but she knew Kagome well enough to know changing her mind was no easy task.
It would be better just to allow her this, rather then start and argument to stop her.
"Just be careful" She whispered wishing she could protest.
Kagome gave her a thankful smile for not making an unwanted issue out of her request, before spinning back into the direction Kouga waited for her.
Sango felt regret filling her as she watched both Kagome and Kouga disappear into the thick mist vanishing from sight.
Her only prayer besides hoping for Kagome's safe return was that the duo got back long before Inuyasha.
The constant low thundering of quick footsteps thumping the ground repetitively was the only noise echoing through the dark forest.
Most of the early morning mist had begun to fade only to be replaced with an overwhelming thick fog.
Even Inuyasha's heighten eye sight was distorted by how thick the atmosphere had become.
He thought it best to slow his pace racing through the forest before he collided into a camouflaged tree.
He felt the moist dirt beneath his feet give way as he slid to a stop the annoying feeling of mud wedging its way in between his clawed toes as he did so.
He had scanned the area for at least a mile there was no sign of demons of any kind as far as he could tell.
He didn't know if that was a blessing or a sign that more immanent danger was near.
He leaned towards the more dangerous of the two the overwhelming aura that surrounded this place there had to be one powerful demon.
Inuyasha didn't like this at all, every senses he had told him to be on guard nothing good was going to come of heading closer to that mountain.
Even if it was to help Kouga.
Inuyasha felt his blood boil at the mere thought of the wolf demon.
He would tolerate any amount of danger as long as it got that stupid flea bag out of his life.
He couldn't wait till life returned to normal and he was able to return home with Kagome at his side.
As far as he was concerned the further away she was from that wolf, the better.
"Damn" Kouga swore under his breath "If this fog gets any thicker even I wont be able to see"
He and Kagome had walked for what seemed no more than a few minutes but it was far enough for him not to sense the others of the group.
He couldn't even pick up on there scent thanks to the thick moisture of the air.
He figured they had walked far enough to get a descent amount of privacy.
Still the idea of the two of them alone wasn't as tempting as it was last night, not when he knew what was to come.
He had done his best to pretend as if nothing was bothering him making damn sure the mutt didn't catch wind.
Kagome had clearly been doing enough thinking for the both of them.
Every time he had managed to sneak a glance her eyes were glued to the ground a distinctive look of confusion and concern written on her flawless face.
He shared her feeling more than she realized.
Last night had brought up countless emotions for him as well not that he would ever admit half of them.
But the few he would admit too were desire, want, lust.
Kouga took a deep breath as he finally came to a stop feeling the cold damp grass crumble under his feet.
"I think this is far enough" Kouga spoke turning to face the girl trailing behind him
"Don't want us getting lost in all this" Kouga smirked hinting at the fog all around them hopefully trying to lighten the mood.
"Um yeah" Kagome forced a humorless laugh
Kouga narrowed his eyes was she really so uncomfortable around him now?
"So what did you need to talk about?" Kagome asked playing innocent to this entire situation.
She was secretly praying Kouga had drug her out here to talk about something meaningless, though she seriously doubted it.
Kouga turned to face her fully, taking a step forward to close the distance between them.
"Its about last night" He started
Kagome threw a hand up in instant defiance "Oh we don't have to talk about that" She laughed nervously
Thinking maybe she could play this off as just a joke between friends, then again she hoped Kouga could get the hint she really didn't want to talk about this.
"Kagome-" Kouga started in an almost apologetic tone knowing he didn't want to force Kagome into this conversation but he knew this needed to be discussed.
"Lets just forget about it" Kagome added interrupting him once again being more direct with her discomfort.
"What if I cant" Kouga spoke his words stern no trace of uncertainly
His tone caught Kagome off guard causing her to pause in her efforts to stop this situation from developing.
Kouga ran a hidden nervous hand through his raven locks pushing his bangs back.
"Kagome last night what happened between us-" He started trying to form the right words in his head before speaking.
He had rehearsed what he wanted to say to her but being alone now the words he had all but memorized flew right out the window.
"Kouga don't!" Kagome added sharply instantly causing Kouga to stop in his train of thought.
"Kagome?" He asked more than surprised how bordered line angry her voice had gotten
"Last night-" Kagome began "Was a mistake"
Kagome slightly shook her head in disagreement feeling those words leave her lips.
How could anything have been a mistake when she did nothing in the physical sense.
Of course she felt racked with guilt over just coming close to what she had almost done but in the terms of betrayal she had yet to do anything.
"Kagome your unsure I get that, but you felt something" Kouga took a bold step closer to her
He knew his words had sunk in judging by the sudden look of panic written on her face.
"I know you did" He whispered his words burning with the truth he believed.
The way she had let him hold her the we she surrendered to him he couldn't have imagined that.
She may not wanted to admit it or even consider the fact that she was developing feelings for him.
But Kouga didn't need her words to reassure him, just the way she was all but trembling before him was shouting he was right.
Kouga drew closer to Kagome paralyzed by his words.
Then he was right before her so close he could sweep her into his arms if he wanted and she wouldn't even had time to blink.
Gently he raised a hand wanting so badly to touch her, to feel her cool skin under his hot touch.
Kagome watched fear clear in her eyes as Kouga's hand drew closer to her.
Softly she felt his warm fingertips trace her cheek.
Then just the thought of being pulled back into the situation she was desperate to escaped snapped her from whatever trance he had placed on her.
Kagome jerked away.
She practically leapt backwards to escape any further contact between the two of them.
Instantly she felt the hard bark of a nearby tree press into her back blocking any further escape.
This was wrong, Kouga and her were friends and no matter how hard he wanted to be more than that it was not going to happen!
"Kouga whatever did or didn't happen last night doesn't change anything! I'm Inuyasha's" Kagome stated boldly
Kouga felt the attack of her words sting it was clear she was trying to discourage any hope the two of them having any kind of further relationship.
But proclaiming herself to another wouldn't change anything not when her eyes were giving away hidden secrets of confusion and above all doubt.
Kouga wouldn't be distracted he charged forward his chest swelling with growing anger at her defiance to her own obvious feelings.
He closed the distance between them instantly.
Kouga slammed his palms into the bark on either sides of Kagome trapping her against him.
The fog covered leaves rattling from the force of his still surprising power.
Kagome gasped helplessly pinned between the tree at her back and the wolf demon before her.
Kagome looked up at the wolf demons eyes burning down into her own.
So filled with overflowing determination and want it sent a shiver up her spine.
"If that's true" He whispered hotly "Then why are you here with me?"
Kagome wanted to reply with something sharp something to make him pull away from her but no thoughts even came close to forming words.
She was helpless against him all her will and determination to deny him began melting away with every heated breath he took.
Then suddenly she notice his lips drawing dangerously close to hers once more.
Only this time she was powerless to pull away, this was going to happen and she was helpless to stop it.
And that horrifyingly didn't bother her.
"Kagome?" A very confused voice asked from what seemed like mere feet away
Kagome's head snapped to the side fear radiating through her at who had just interrupted.
Sango stood wide eyed and apologetic as to what she had just walked into.
Kouga irritatingly allowed his hands to slip from the tree base releasing Kagome from his hold as he straightened up.
The demon slayer was going to pay for this, he secretly vowed.
Kagome remained frozen in place against the tree fearing just how much of their conversation Sango had seen.
"I-I uh got worried about you two" Sango confessed as to her reason for being here secretly wishing she hadn't bothered.
"I-Is everything okay?" She asked her eyes falling to the ground in embarrassment.
"Yes" Kagome finally spoke before shooting seething filled glance towards Kouga.
"We're done" She stated her words meant for Sango but her tone of rage aimed only for Kouga.
She took a stern step not bothering to spare Kouga a second look as she walked passed him then to Sango.
Sango followed her instantly wanting just as desperately to escape.
Kouga took a step forward in attempt to follow the two of them only to have Kagome's voice stab through the fog itself
"We can find our own way back" She snapped over her shoulder before storming off into the fog and out of sight.
Kouga stood there frozen watching the woman capable of filling him with every emotion physically possible vanish.
Suddenly a roar irrupted from inside his chest followed by booming sound of his fist slamming into the bark of the tree at his side.
The entire base rocked from the impact a storm of leaves raining down from being shaken violently out of place.
Kagome may have escaped him this time but there were only so many places she could run.
And when she was cornered he would make damn sure he was there.
"Gha" A wolf demon boomed from the depths of the eastern caves.
"What the hell is that stuff!" Ginta cursed forcing himself to swallow whatever putrid juice Hakkaku had just given him.
Hakkaku sighed holding the clay bowl containing the herbal brew the healer had instructed him to give to Ginta.
"Shut up and drink" Hakkaku barked shoving the bowl towards the now green faced demon sitting at his side.
Ginta shot him a look of pure defiance he would rather suffer through his pain then taste that horrid concoction again!
"Get that away from me!" He barked scooting backwards in effort to escape the green liquid.
Instantly a shot of pain through his still bandaged torso made him freeze in place.
A growl of pain escaped his throat as the hand not bracing him upward went to hold his throbbing stomach in attempt to ease the discomfort.
"See" Hakkaku said in a mocking voice "You're still not fully healed yet now drink this before I force it down your throat!"
As angry as he was at his friends defiance to the medicine he had been given he knew it was for the best.
The healer of the tribe had saved his skin more than once he trusted the old codger knew what he was doing.
He had told Hakkaku a full bowl of this brew would help ease the pain of the wound Ginta had received and help speed the healing process.
Ginta fought back a verbal assault towards the demon trying to force feed him at the sight of seriousness radiating through Hakkaku's eyes.
He would rather have eaten dirt one hundred times over if it meant he didn't have to taste that awful gunk aging but dirt wasn't going to heal him.
With a growl of aggravation Ginta swiped the small bowl from Hakkaku's hand.
"I'm going to remember this you know" Ginta vowed sending a look of hatred towards the demon at his side.
"Enjoy" Hakkaku smiled he knew this was all for the greater good but still a part of him couldn't help but enjoy Ginta's misery.
Ginta let out a whimper of defeat as he threw back the clay bowl letting every last drop of the herbal medicine flood into his mouth then down his throat.
One hatred filled gulp and it was down.
Hakkaku smiled as the look of disgust spread over Ginta's face.
"Gha!"
Much to Inuyasha's appreciation the accursed fog that had plagued him all day had finally dissipated with the fall of night.
Though its thick presence had not totally vanished still faintly lingering in the late night sky causing it to glow dimly.
Only the thin light of a few beaming stars able to pierce the thickly clouded sky above.
Inuyasha supposed it was better than patrolling the forest in total darkness so he would take whatever the weather would grant him.
The solemn loneliness seemed to fit him at this moment, for the first time in ages he actually hadn't fully enjoyed the company of his companions.
He had returned to the group midday to find them already having set up camp for the night.
He almost began a fight about the entire situation thinking it was much to early to stake out for the night and they had far more ground to cover.
But even just looking at them all there was a total feeling of discomfort amongst them.
The air had been so thick with tension he could have practically cut it with his sword.
He had even asked Kagome what had happened in his absence but she replied with her usually everything was fine routine.
Which of course meant nothing was and she didn't want to explain it.
He had decided for the moment he would let things settle before he badgered her later for more information.
But for the time being he ate his dinner quietly before announcing he was going to scout the area further.
It didn't need any further scouting but he wasn't about to sit there all night in uncomfortable silence.
He didn't go far though wanting to keep in range of the camp incase the others needed him.
So for now here he stood in the thick forest staring up at the clouded sky silently.
Or at least he did until he heard the rustling of light footsteps walking up slowly behind him.
He spun around to face Kagome parting through the darkness of the forest her eyes wide with surprise at how quickly he had discovered her.
"Kagome?" Inuyasha asked even more surprised
"What's wrong?" He asked instantly going on guard that something had happened without his notice.
Kagome instantly shook her head "Nothing I promise" She smiled trying to reassure him
"I wanted to see you" She nervously sighed her eyes falling to the ground before her.
"See me?" Inuyasha asked a brow raising in suspicion
Kagome didn't blame him a bit for being skeptical this wasn't really like her to be so direct with her words.
"Well its just we really haven't had much alone time since we left the village" She admitted her nerves clearly getting the better of her at this point her voice shaky even to her ears.
Inuyasha gave a humorless laugh "The last time we were alone you 'sat' me"
Kagome folded her arms across her chest in attempt to sturdy herself "Opps I forgot about that" She half laughed
Inuyasha huffed in obvious frustration it was funny how she never forgot a harsh word he said to her but when it came to pointing out her flaws they seemed to slip her mind in a minutes notice.
"Kagome what's really going on? Your not the secretive type" He asked taking a step towards his silent future mate.
He could see right through this little act something was bothering her and it was clear she had snuck all the way out here to tell him what that something was.
Kagome lifted her head to face the approaching half demon a bit surprised he had been able to see through her so quickly.
What was it with her? Why was she so transparent to demons? Was she a bad liar?
Not that she wanted to be a good one but a little reflective personality couldn't hurt.
But either way he was right she had come out here for more than Inuyasha's company she wanted to tell him the truth about what had happened in the past few hours.
Though she had no idea where to begin without this entire situation turning into a blood bath between him and Kouga.
Could she just come out and tell him that she had almost kissed him the night before and now she had led him on to pursue the matter instead of forgetting about like she had wanted him to.
No that wasn't the truth as much as she hated to admit it.
She had played a part in this mess of a situation and she intended to answer for it.
But she wasn't sure how.
Kouga hadn't forced himself on her she unfortunately had given him hope due to her lack of want to end whatever the two of them had.
"Kagome?" Inuyasha asked watching the look of panic and confusion dance across her face.
Kagome snapped out of her thoughts in shock Inuyasha now stood directly in front of her.
Had she really been so deeply in thought she didn't see him walk towards her.
"Inuyasha I-" She started so lost for words on how to even begin apologizing
She had almost kissed Kouga and she didn't know what to do with herself.
She didn't even know why she had allowed herself to get so lost in their wolf demon companion.
Maybe because unlike Inuyasha when Kouga looked at her she could practically feel the want radiating off of him.
As much as she didn't want to admit it to herself Kouga wanted her like she had never felt before.
Only she didn't want him the same or so she was determined to convince herself.
She just wanted to see the same look of want and desire in Inuyasha's eyes then everything would become right again.
All this doubts would vanish and she would be one hundred percent dedicated to him and him alone.
She needed that she needed to know Inuyasha wanted her as much as she had been wanting him this entire time.
"Inuyasha" Kagome began in a hushed voice
Inuyasha looked down at the wide eyed girl before him wondering what was about to escape her quivering lips.
"Please, kiss me" She whispered
Inuyasha was a bit taken back by her sudden request this was defiantly new, new but tempting.
"Kagome" He whispered wrapping a smooth hand around her waist pulling her towards him.
Kagome willingly surrendered into him "Yes" She thought "Just a little intimacy"
Instantly she felt Inuyasha's lips press against hers tantalizingly slow, instantly leaving her wanting more.
She melted into his arms pressing herself against him feeling the hidden muscle form of his chest.
Inuyasha pulled her closer her overwhelming scent flooding his nostrils with delight.
This was sudden but the last thing he wanted to do was complain this was proof she had forgive him for his earlier aggression towards her spending so much time with that wolf.
But knowing she was the forgiving type only made what was to come much more worse.
It didn't take long before those haunting thoughts began to keep into his mind.
The phantom of his past flooding their way into every touch he placed on Kagome.
He growled in frustration no! He wouldn't do this again! Not now!
Kagome gasped against his lips as she felt the weight of her feet fade.
Before she could mutter a word she was on her back in the cool grass with Inuyasha's weight on top of her.
She didn't care this was what she needed reassurance knowing that Inuyasha wanted her!
Though she would have preferred a different location one not so close to her hopefully asleep companions.
Though none of this stopped her from wanting more of what Inuyasha had to give.
If she was to become his mate on this night she was more than willing.
"Inuyasha" She whispered in between kisses
Inuyasha applied his weight to his forearms pushing off her slightly to gaze down at her.
Maybe seeing her face would stop this constant doubt he would take anything at this point to force him to go forward.
He leaned back to stare at the girl withering below him.
Inuyasha gasped in horror at the sight!
Below him wasn't the sweet pink cheeked face of Kagome, but the cool eyes and pale skin of Kikyo glowing up at him.
"Inuyasha?" She whispered in confusion
Inuyasha closed his eyes in panic before pushing off the grass below him forcing himself off of the girl below him.
Kagome sat up beyond confused as to what she might have done to break the intimacy between the two of them.
Inuyasha sat before her eyes glued to the ground his breath in a short panicked pace.
"Inuyasha what's-?" She began afraid as to what had just happened
"Kagome" Inuyasha said sharply refusing to look at her for fear of seeing the face of his former lover once again
"I cant-I'm sorry I just cant-" He began still in a panic of what he had just seen
He didn't want to do this! He didn't want to see his past every single time he looked towards the future.
But how could he not?
Kagome was Kikyo's reincarnation was it even possible to look at one without seeing the other?
He was beginning to doubt it.
Kagome felt the sharp sting of tears form in the corners of her eyes.
Why was he doing this to her? Leading her on with hope that he loved her when he couldn't even bare to touch her the way a mate should?
What was wrong with her? Why wasn't she good enough for him?
A hot stream of tears fell down her cheek as she climbed to her feet burning with embarrassment.
"Why don't you want me?" She cried in a low weak voice.
Inuyasha felt the hurt in her words he looked up from the ground to face her.
He opened his mouth for an explanation but no words could even come close to forming.
Kagome couldn't even bare to be near him she didn't care where she went or how long it took her to get there just as long as she got away from this place!
Kagome spun around running blindly and tear filled into the darkness of the forest.
Safety being the furthest thing from her mind she would rather face one thousand demons then spend another minute at Inuyasha's side.
After all no demon alive could hurt her near as bad as one single half demon had.
Forest branches snapped helplessly as Kouga went charging through the underbrush heatedly.
"Stupid worthless excuse for a half dog!" Kouga boomed not caring if every demon in the forest heard him.
Mere hours ago he had been sitting quietly by the camp fire trying to get some much needed rest, only to awake to everyone in the group except Kagome.
The mutt nestled against the base of one of the surrounding trees just staring off into space.
Kouga demanded to know where Kagome was and why the hell she was out wherever she was alone!
Inuyasha didn't seem to care much for his anger only telling him she was out and he didn't know where she was.
But determined to point out there wasn't a demon for miles so Kagome would be more than safe.
He didn't give a damn demon or no demon a pitch black forest was the last place a human girl should be alone.
Once calling the worthless dog every name he could think of he sped off into the darkness to find her.
Worried as he was about her safety he was also overflowing with anger!
How dare she run off like a spoiled child throwing a tantrum!
Oh once he found her he was going to give her a piece of his mind!
Who gave a damn about what happened between the two of them there was no excuse for this kind of behavior!
Was she asking to be killed or worse? By some rouge bandits or new incoming demons?
Step by step Kouga just thought of how he would destroy her with his words all to egger to ease some of his own pent up rage directed at the infuriating human woman!
Judging by the thick perfume like sent clinging to the air she was close.
Kouga took a hard right dodging and weaving in between trees her scent growing thicker with every step.
Kouga pushed forward with one more hard burst he broke through the last of the underbrush into an opening in the forest.
He didn't have time to admire the beauty of the rolling grass filled hill sides bathed in the light of the slightly parted clouds above his eyes instantly fixed on the curled form on top one of the massive hills.
It was clear Kagome sat mere yards away her legs tucked to her chest her face buried in the craves of her folded arms on top her knees.
Kouga didn't hesitate he stormed up the hill side determined to bring Kagome to tears by the end of this night.
Instantly he was at her side hovering over her.
Kagome twitched lightly at the sound of the grass at her side parting under the weight of someone approaching her.
But she didn't bother lifting her head to face whoever had come after her for fear of who it might be.
"Kagome!" Kouga boomed causing Kagome to flinch but still not retract form her self cocoon.
"Are you out of your mind!" He roared down at her "I don't give a damn how mad you are at me you don't go storming off into the woods alone!"
He felt his anger flare further at her defiance to look up at him "Do you have any idea what could have happened to you!
We are going back right now I don't care if I have to drag you back kicking and screaming!" He vowed on the verge of throwing the human girl over his shoulder and carrying her back
"And another thing what the hell are you thinking-" Kouga began again
"Kouga" Kagome whispered finally looking up towards the fuming wolf demon before her
Every brutal furious thought Kouga had vanished in his throat at the sight of Kagome peering up at him.
Fresh hot tears streaming down her face the look of total and utter despair written in her eyes.
"Kagome" He whispered his voice amazingly fading from furious to gentle.
Kagome tore her eyes away from him she couldn't bare for him to see her this way.
Kouga instantly went to his knees beside her "Kagome I'm sorry I didn't mean-" He started surprised at how all his anger and fury had faded into guilt for bringing her to tears.
"Please don't cry" He asked apologetically placing a hand on her shoulder "I didn't mean it I was just worried about you-"
Before Kouga could manage any further of an apology Kagome fell into his arms her hands pressing into his chest as she cried against him.
Kouga's eyes were wide with shock had he not just brought her to tears and now she was hugging him?
Why wasn't she angry? Swearing at him like he felt he deserved to be?
"Kagome" He thought out loud he didn't know what to do but it was apparent she didn't want to be alone right now.
Gently he wrapped his arms around her waist pulling her to him he sat firmly on the ground tucking her between his legs in a protective barrier.
Kagome pressed against him her heated face burying in the meeting of his neck as she continued to cry.
Kouga was more than surprised obviously he hadn't been the one to bring Kagome to tears so what had happened to cause her so much pain?
"Kagome what's wrong?" He asked a gentle hand massaging small circles in her back to calm her
Kagome took a few shaky breaths against him trying to compose herself.
She didn't want him to see her so upset but that didn't mean she didn't want any kind of comfort he could offer.
Slowly she pulled back sliding herself from his hold to sit at his side.
Kouga allowed this not wanting to cause her any more distress than she was already under.
Kagome swiped the sleeve of her kimono across her eyes trying to catch any stray tears that threatened to spill.
After a few collected breaths she found the courage to face him eye to eye.
"Kouga" She began
Kouga listened intensely hoping she was about to explain what had happened.
"Can I ask you something?" She asked shakily
"Anything" Kouag vowed
Kagome couldn't bare to look at him to ask this question but she needed to know.
"I-Is there something wrong with me?" Kagome asked trying to fight tears all the while as she did so.
"What?" Kouga almost laughed but held back due to the look of seriousness on her face
Kagome looked up at him desperate for an answer she had to have an explanation!
Anything to explain why Inuyasha constantly kept rejected her.
She always thought of herself as normal not overly beautiful but not conceded.
So what was it? Was she in some hidden way she was unaware of unattractive to the opposite sex?
She had to know and Kouga was the one person she could bare to ask.
"Is something wrong with me? I mean am I ugly? Anything to make me different?" Kagome asked tears finding there way into the coroners of her eyes
"Where the hell is this coming from?" Kouga asked refusing to answer such a question, beyond shocked this topic was even coming up.
Kagome's lip quivered clearly trying to hold herself from falling apart.
Kouga felt his jaw tighten at the sight what would cause Kagome to feel this way?
Who could dare think she was unattractive in anyway?
No sooner did that question cross his mind that the answer follow.
"Did the mutt say something to you?" Kouga asked his blood boiling with the mere thought that Inuyasha had insulted Kagome in such a way.
She shook her head "No" She admitted "I just-H-He wont" Kagome stuttered for words how could she bring herself to say that she had thrown herself at Inuyasha countless times only to be rejected over and over again.
But she couldn't stand this weight alone anymore she had to tell someone anyone.
Silently Kagome brought her shaky hand to the rim of her kimono before pulling down the sleeve to reveal the meeting of her shoulder and neck.
Kouga watched unsure of what she was trying to tell him until he saw her bare shoulder.
Creamy and flawless no sign of the mark of a mated female.
Only then did he realize what this entire conversation revolved around.
"You" He began in hidden shock "Your unmated"
Kagome didn't bother with a reply Inuyasha had explained to her how demon laws work and the fact that she didn't bare the mark of her intended mate was proof she was untouched.
Kouga felt his heart swell with a hidden joy though he wished it hadn't.
Kagome was untouched by that filthy mutt and he couldn't be more pleased about that but the idea that she was unmated only made him want her that much more as his own.
"Every time I've tried he-" Kagome swiped away a falling tear "I just don't know why I'm not good enough for him"
Kouga couldn't stand this anymore what the hell had the mutt done to Kagome?
She looked so defeated so alone how could he call her his if he had yet to take her like a real demon would have!
"Kagome" Kouga said gently "Kagome look at me" He commanded her eyes still glued to the ground in shame.
Kagome sniffed away another tear as she slowly brought her gaze to face him.
Kouga scooted closer to her his hand cupping her cheek tightly forcing her not to look away as he spoke.
"If anything is wrong with anyone its that mutt! For not realizing how incredibly lucky he is to have a woman as wonderful and as beautiful as you are in his life" Kouga swore no sign of doubt or hesitation in his eyes they burned only truth.
Kagome felt her body tremble at the strength of his words and the burning in his eyes.
They were filled with devotion and meaning he had meant every words.
She couldn't help but want to sob at the sight.
Why couldn't Inuyasha look at her the way Kouga was right now?
The combination of adoration and something darker, lust.
He made her feel wanted, beautiful, desirable.
Slowly her trembling fingers wrapped around his wrist desperately wanting to hold on to him to prove this all wasn't a dream.
"Kouga" She whispered his name lingering on her lips
His name on her sparkling lips undid him if the mutt wasn't willing to show Kagome how beautiful she was he sure as hell would!
Kouga's eyes never left hers as his lips began to lower onto hers in complete silence.
Once there lips merged together perfectly that was all the communication she needed.
The kiss was soft and tender, his tongue teasing her bottom lip his pearl fangs nibbling the sweet flesh making her dizzy.
Kouga could not deny his instant pleasure how many times had he fantasized this very moment?
Countless hours of dreaming Kagome would be in his arms like she was right now.
She tasted every bit as sweet as he had hoped she would.
Kagome moaned against his lips granting him entrance to continue far to lost in the heat of his touch to resist.
Kouga took her surrender all to willingly his tongue finding hers in the delicious cavern of her mouth.
His tongue wrestled with hers for control playfully exploring every inch she had to offer.
Kagome melted against him she had never felt passion like this that wasn't forced and she needed more of it.
Lost in him until all she could do was gasp for desperately needed air.
Kouga felt her withdraw from him only enough to break their kiss her breath heavy.
He had forgotten for a moment she was human and more delicate than he had first realized, but he was far from through.
Kouga pulled her to him, with ease she was in his lap her thighs spread to either side of him.
Kagome whimpered against him surprised at the new position she was now in, making Kouga chuckle darkly.
His hands continued to stroke her back feeling her body heat with the linger of his touch.
Recapturing her lips more aggressively than before he tugged at her taking his time to draw soft cries from her.
Not wanting to repeat his past mistake he withdrew granting her the air he knew she required.
Releasing her lips he trailed a path of hot kisses down neck his tongue rubbing small wet circles into her skin.
Unknowingly Kagome arched against him her head leaning back to allow him more.
It was beyond words how wonderful she felt in his arms withering with every touch.
His strong arms wrapped around her waist pulling her more tightly to him.
The scent of her was everywhere flooding his nostrils and his senses clouding every thought except for the primal desire to explore more of her.
His hands continued to squeeze tantalizingly lower and harder than before.
All to willingly she was panting and moaning, arching into his every touch.
"Kagome" He whispered against the column of her neck his hot breath making her shudder.
Kagome moaned her eyes seeing only Kouga in the darkness.
She felt him rubbing her, tracing his fingers freely over her hidden skin touching her the way she had always wanted to be touched.
Kouga growled low and deep against her it was taking every ounce of strength he possessed to be so restrained.
He wanted more of her, all of her.
The dark nature of his inner wolf was beginning to get the better of him, he didn't know how much longer he could keep it at bay.
"Do you want me to touch you?" He rasped.
Kagome shuddered his voice was so dark, more animal than man she almost pulled away to insure it was still Kouga holding her.
But even hearing the change in his voice didn't deter her answer.
She wanted to explore more of Kouga's touches she had to feel desired in all the ways she had longed to be.
"Please" Was her whispered reply
That was all the permission Kouga required to continue.
Unsure of what was to come Kagome rested her head on the muscled form of Kouga's shoulder breathing his scent deeply.
He smelled like dark earth after a rainstorm mixed with the crisp bark of pine trees.
She took in more of his wonderful scent with a gasp, feeling his hands travel from her back to her waist.
"Kouga" She whispered into his bronze skin, nervous but egger to know what was to come.
Rubbing her gently as his demon nature would allow his warm touch traveled up the flat plain of her stomach then to the swollen mounds of her breast.
He wanted to feel her naked skin under his touch so badly but he refused to force her first experience of passion to be rushed by his need to be satisfied.
Surprisingly he was not disappointed even through the thick fabric of her kimono he could feel her harden nipples under the touch of his hot palms.
Kagome moaned against him the first time ever experiencing such an intimate touch, and she craved more.
Skillfully he captured her buds between his thumb and forefinger tugging heatedly, sending a jolt of heated pleasure down her spine.
"Kouga" Kagome mussed against him arching into his hands willingly
Her fingers climbing from his broad shoulders to the locks of his raven hair burying them, desperate to hang onto him.
Kouga molded the soft flesh of her breast in his palms drawing small whimpers from her as he did.
Kagome felt her head begin to spin lost in the heat that was engulfing her letting every doubt every care slip away with his touch.
She cried out in sudden surprise feeling a totally new sensation rush through her.
Kouga's lips had engulfed her pink bud through the fabric, his pearl fang pinching her hungrily.
Kagome begged for more between breathless pants not caring if he left bruises in the process.
He released her only to give the opposite breast the same amount of treatment.
He repeated the cycle switching back and forth to start all over teasing, torturing, holding her harder against him as she unknowing softly thrashed from pleasure.
Her skin was on fire tingling with the burning sensation that was radiating through her.
Kouga fought through the heated flurry of thoughts that threatened to consume him knowing he had better restrain himself further or risk taking this much further.
Softly he released her nipples from his lips knowing that even through the fabric they must be swollen and nearly purple from his aggression.
"Kouga" Kagome whimpered clearly displeased he had retracted himself
Kouga hadn't noticed he was short of breath until he began to withdraw from her wanting to see her face to face, apparently his new weakened body had its limits as well.
He braced a strong hand at the small of Kagome's back wanting her to meet his gaze but not willing to let her slip out of his hold.
Kagome retracted staring down at him filled with the overwhelming desire to continue but knowing she was at Kouga's mercy.
"Kagome" He whispered up at her his voice softer than before but still laced with hidden desire.
Kagome looked into his blue orbs secretly knowing what he wanted to ask but she feared the words leaving his lips.
Kouga could see the doubt in her eyes but there was no denying it now, she wanted him as badly as he wanted her.
But no matter how desperately he needed her right now he had to know this is what she wanted.
He just hoped it was the answer he longed for.
His lips parted about to ask what he now thought was the most important question of his life.
Would she let him take her in every form of the word? Would she let him mark her? Above all would she become his and only his mate?
But before the words could leave his lips the all to familiar scent of dog wafted under his nose, sending Kouga spiraling back to reality.
Then for the first time since loosing himself in Kagome he could feel a pair of eyes watching him from the shadows of the trees surrounding them.
Inuyasha stood paralyzed watching the horrific scene unfold before him.
In the distance his future mate was withering under the touches of another demon.
A demon he hated above all else!
Every fiber of his being wanted to charge over this field and rip that worthless wolf apart piece by piece and make Kagome watch as he did so!
But how could he? When he could hear her clearly wanting more of what Kouga had to give.
Every cry every moan that left her lips carving an un-healable wound in his heart.
Inuyasha had unfortunately come all the way out here to find her and apologize beg for her to give him another chance.
Instead he found her like this! Begging for the touch of another demon!
He was beyond lost unsure of what to do.
All he could manage was he couldn't stand to stomach this for another moment!
Silently and filled with more pain then he thought possible he retreated into forest.
Letting every dark shadows shroud him then pull him deeper into despair.
Kouga growled low and dangerous into the night air the mutt had been watching them!
"Kouga?" Kagome asked almost fully out of the grip of the lustful haze she had been shrouded in.
Kouga ran through his options he could continue as if nothing was wrong and hope the mutt didn't come barging in on them, but the idea of taking Kagome in front of another didn't appeal to him.
Even if it was everything the mutt deserved, nothing would please him more than having that dog watch him claim Kagome as his own and pull her out of his reach forever.
Then again he could come clean to Kagome and tell her they had been spotted but why when he could let the mutt squirm?
Kouga sighed in defeat regardless of his choices the mutt had ruined the mood all together.
He calmly looked up at Kagome holding her tighter to him not concerned with the mutt any longer.
Softly he brushed a stray her from her pink cheek tucking it behind her ear gently.
His thumb lingering on her skin stoking her lovingly
Kouga hated himself for doing this too her knowing he damn sure didn't want her thinking that he was anything like the mutt for leading her on.
"Kagome" He began making sure she heard every sincere word he was about to say.
"I want you more than anything right now you now that" He stated his eyes all but burning into her with seriousness
Kagome placed a hand over his "Yes" She whispered knowing he was being completely honest with her.
She didn't want to admit it but she was partially glad he had restrained himself, if this was meant to be the night she became his she wanted to be one hundred percent sure it was what she wanted.
Even though she had enjoyed every moment of there intimacy she still had hidden doubts.
But that didn't deter her from wanting to know why Kouga had stopped.
"B-But Kouga why-?" She began
"There's a demon near by" Kouga reassured her not daring to tell her the truth, if the mutt wanted to admit to her he had walked in on the two of them that was his business honestly Kouga couldn't care less as far as he was concerned Kagome belonged to him now.
Kagome's face flashed a look of concern "What should we do?" She asked secretly wanting to un-straddle his lap but judging by how tightly he was still holding her that wasn't going to happen.
Kouga sighed up at her gently retracting his hand "We should head back" He said flatly no trace of fear.
If the mutt wanted him dead he would have charged over the field to rip him apart by now.
Kouga climbed to his feet effortlessly pulling Kagome along with him until she was standing at his side.
Even after all they had just experienced together her gaze fell to the ground in embarrassment unsure of how to react to the wolf towering over her.
She didn't want him to see her eyes and risk seeing her confusion as to what to do from this point.
How could she tell everyone what had just happened? How could she possibly face them all?
Kouga couldn't help but chuckle lowly it was clear to him she was over thinking this entire situation.
Kouga slowly took her hand in his before kissing her knuckles softly.
"Don't worry" He whispered "This stays between us as long as you want it to"
Kagome looked up at him surprise clear on her face but also relief she searched for the words to thank him but nothing came close to forming.
"Try not to think so hard" He smiled as he began to guide her in the direction he had left her companions.
Making sure her hand remained tucked securely in his as they began their journey through the dark forest, together.
Another long chapter completed! Now tell me things aren't getting interesting?
Whatever will Inuyasha do with our naughty wolf demon? Wait until the next chapter to find out.
That is whenever I decide to update again, summer really takes a lot out of you!
See you soon!