Miroku and Sango were astonished by the story that Kouga relayed to them about Inuyasha's treachery towards Kagome, and that their friend was no longer a human miko but a demoness. And that Sesshomaru was the one to aid her after the hanyou had raped her, it was a good thing that he was already dead or they would've killed him for her.

"They are traveling here…" He trailed off and flashed a wicked smile before continuing "but it might take them a while, I just left Kaede's village and spoke with Shippo. Kagome is in heat and they will have to fight the entire way here if that arrogant dog doesn't claim her."

"You don't mean…. you are no longer interested in taking Kagome as your mate?" asked Miroku.

"I would…. But that dog needs his world turned upside down for a change, besides I have Ayame and it's about time I fulfill my promise to her."

Sango and Miroku eyed each other in disbelief at the wolf prince's words, after all those years of saying she was his, he was just going to give her up? This was a side of Kouga that neither of them had ever seen before and it was an unexpected one.

"Though I would appreciate it if you didn't mention this meeting to either of them….. Sesshomaru would probably be displeased to know that I, well gave him a push in her direction…." He sighed and continued "I acted like I was interested in courting her to spark his possessive streak and then I faked an emergency in my lands and ran off."

Miroku enjoyed the thought of Sesshomaru's discomfort over the lack of any other beings, not even the kit and the little girl were around to help him keep his control.

Sango sat quietly wondering if this was the best thing for her sister, hours later she had her decision. Sesshomaru no matter how cold and ruthless he had always appeared to them was the sort that held honor in high regard, his would not dishonor Kagome like Inuyasha had done. And one day they might grow to love each other the way Sango and Miroku loved each other.

-33-33-

"I… I am…. Sure Sesshomaru."

Sesshomaru's eyes slid closed and he began to caress her skin softly with his claws, teeth, and tongue. He wanted to erase the pain of her previous experiences by taking his time, even if his blood beast called for a hasty claim. He knew if he did not do this right the first time with her, then she would never trust him again and he wouldn't be able to bear that.

Lust welled in him threatening to break his careful control, he dug his claws into the soft ground on either side of her. The faint smell of her fear reminding him that he needed to be careful or he would break her tiny spark of trust. The scent of her heat was getting strong along with the growing scent of arousal it teased his senses mercilessly as he barely tamped down the urge to take her.

Kagome watched the red tinged honey of Sesshomaru's eyes as he fought time and again to be gentle with her, despite the obvious lust he felt. She could tell it was getting harder for him to keep a leash on his self control and she let her body go limp underneath him. Kagome pushed the small trickle of fear away viciously, he hadn't hurt her yet so why would he hurt her during or afterwards?

He wouldn't…..

He was Sesshomaru…..

He was honorable…

Kagome lifted her arms and wrapped them around his neck pulling herself up to meet his lips in a careful inviting kiss. Soon the kiss turned into a searing one, burning a path of desire through her body so hot that she hissed from the feeling and Sesshomaru almost lost himself completely. Her scent was overpowering his senses now and something had to be done and soon.

Looking into his very red eyes she saw he was not completely lost to his lustful beast. Not like Inuyasha had been. Kagome slowly lifted her hips and felt her abdominal muscles clench when her flesh met his, and she whispered ever so quietly "now Sesshomaru…. I'm ready"

Carefully he slipped into her and his teeth gently but firmly latched onto her neck, her blood flowed freely into his mouth as he felt a return of his bite on his own neck. Desire hot and powerful washed through both of them and they began the mating dance.

-33-33-

Time passed lazily for them as they continued to learn each other's bodies, and what pleased the other one the most. Kagome would've never thought that Sesshomaru could bring pleasure to anyone other than himself, but it was odd having his feelings bounce around in her mind. Who would've thought that he wasn't as emotionless as he liked everyone to believe?

To her he felt confused, content, happy, and just a little miffed about one or many things. Cuddling deeper into his arms she asked "What's bothering you Sessho?"

He grumbled a little frustrated growl and sighed before saying "This is not what I had intended to happen…. I don't regret it…. But I did not intend to take a mate, not so soon, but later in a few more decades. I did not expect this to happen, but somehow I am pleased by the development, the hardest part will be getting used to having someone connected to my hidden emotions."

"Oh…."

A few minutes passed and Kagome broke the silence once more "Sesshomaru?"

"Yes?"

"Why did you take care of me that day you found me?"

"I saw a crime in what had been done to you, it was only right for me to aid the one that was responsible for the downfall of that abomination called Naraku." Before she could ask anything more he covered her with his own body and silenced her with his mouth.

They had found a secluded cave where they could spend the remainder of her heat cycle in peace and privacy, Kagome felt like she was a queen by the way he took care of her needs. She had never expected such tender care from him, he may not have feelings for her of love. But he did want her and desire her, that much was clear by the flashes she got from their mating mark.

She moaned as he did something pleasurably wicked to her and nipped him lightly on the ear, a playful growl rumbling in both of their chests. There was so much more to it all… so much that she hadn't known from the horrendous crime Inuyasha had committed. So much pleasure to be had from something so intimate, she was glad that she had let him take her.

Kagome floated on her pleasure, she had never been so content as she felt she was now. It would take some time to get used to being bound to Sesshomaru and even more time to get used to his frosty exterior when they weren't alone. She knew now that he was burning with emotions, and she was more than happy to meet him in the middle. And maybe….. Just maybe she would love him one day and he would love her.

A/N: I do believe this is the end of this fic, I will probably write an epilogue for it. But as far as I'm concerned this fic is truly closed and done, it was never meant to be long and I apologize if that disappoints anyone. I do hope you enjoyed it, and I will get an Epilogue written as soon as I possibly can.

Now on to finish some of my older fics, I hope those of you that have read this one will enjoy my other fanfics as well. And I thank the ones that reviewed, you helped me keep this one going so I could finish it.