AN: Thanks so terribly much for the reviews, they really do warm my heart and make me want to keep at it! So for that, I'm posting these chapters really quickly before I run to anatomy, enjoy!
Sesshoumaru let out a low, almost inaudible snarl as he gripped the demoness' wrist before she had a chance to draw her concealed weapon, trapping her with his hips and arms to exert his dominance.
She immediately lowered her eyes and went slack against him, realizing that her only chance to survive was showing complete obedience. He narrowed his eyes as he took a deep breath, finally identifying the smell that he had almost forgotten. His growl rumbled through his body and hers while droplets of poison started to pool on the tips of his claws, causing Kagura to wince.