Author's Note: Hey everyone. It's a short chapter, but it's a step in the right direction.

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My Darkest Hour

Chapter 38

Kagome and InuYasha were overwhelmed with work since they arrived. It was a very busy day and it seemed they couldn't catch a break for even a second. Kagome was more than relieved when it was time for her lunch break, but unfortunately InuYasha was still busy with his phone conference. Kagome peeked into his office to see if maybe he was done.

InuYasha looked up, the phone tucked between his ear and shoulder as he took notes, sending Kagome an apologetic look as he gestured to the phone. Kagome nodded, disappointed but understanding. She quietly closed the office door and walked over to her desk. Sighing, Kagome grabbed her purse and her cell phone, and then headed to the elevator.

Kagome stepped out of the elevator and walked over to Laura's desk, hoping for a last chance of being joined for lunch.

"Hi Laura!" Kagome cried as she walked over to the front of the desk. Laura looked up from her computer and smiled weakly. Even now she was hesitant of Kagome, but she did like her. "Would you like to join me for lunch? InuYasha was too busy."

Laura smiled apologetically this time, shaking her head. "I'm busy as well. I had to shorten my lunch break hoping it would help, but it was a bust. I still have too much to do."

Kagome nodded. "Alright thanks anyway," she said as she practically radiated disappointment.

Kagome out the building and started down the sidewalk toward her favorite little café.

Kikyo called Kouga as she headed to the café from the opposite direction as Kagome.

"Hello?" the wolf demon said as he picked up.

"Are you where you need to be?" Kikyo said, cutting to the chase.

Kouga smirked. "Well I'm fine, Kikyo. How are you?" he asked sarcastically.

Kikyo rolled her eyes. "Look we don't need to be extra cordial. We already saw each other this morning anyway. Are you where you need to be?"

Kouga sighed. "Yeah, I am. Are you almost here? Kagome just walked into the shop."

"Has she seen you?"

"No, I'm hidden where we planned. Where are you? I can't do anything until you're ready with the car."

Kikyo sighed. "Look, I'm almost there. I'm in the parking lot now. What is she doing?"

"She's getting her lunch."

"Alright, I'm in the car and I've started it up. I'll keep the trunk unlocked."

With that Kikyo hung up. Kouga sighed and shook his head as he put his phone away, wondering how he got stuck with such a cold partner. He turned to watch Kagome happily take a bite of her club sandwich while waiting for her drink. Once she received it, she sat down and continued to consume her delicious lunch.

Kouga sighed as he watched his love. 'She's so beautiful. It's a shame that that perfect face will have to be bruised and beat up for a few weeks. She needs to learn her lesson.'

Kagome giggled happily as she moved onto the second half of her delicious sandwich. Taking a sip of her Shirley Temple, Kagome folded up her napkin and prepared to wipe her mouth. Kouga watched her evey movement, and Kagome didn't suspect a thing. She had no idea he was sitting in this very café with her. She had no idea he was watching her. She had no idea what his deluded mind was concocting. She had no idea what he and Kikyo had in store for her and her beloved inu-hanyou.

Kagome stood up to take her dishes to the designated slot and throw her trash away. Once she was done she bought a bottle of water to take back with her to work. She could've just gotten one from the break room, but she was still thirsty and wanted something to drink on the way. Kagome walked out of the store as she threw her change into her bag. Kouga got up as she walked through the door and stealthily crept after her. Kagome kept her head down as she walked along the sidewalk, preparing to cross the street. Just before she reached the end of the sidewalk, Kouga reached out and grabbed her. Kagome gasped as she was pulled back and her cold water splashed across her breasts.

She screamed as her aggressor's arm wrapped around her neck. Kouga quickly smacked his hand onto her mouth and started dragging her along the sidewalk. She continued to fight and kick, so Kouga awkwardly lifted her with his other arm and ran as he held her sideways. Kagome screamed louder and bit at Kouga's hand, but he still made it to the SUV where Kikyo was waiting. He threw Kagome in the back, and held her wrists as he looked at her. Before he had the chance to fully deliberate whether to knock her out, Kagome forcefully brought her pointy stiletto heels to his groin. Kouga crumpled to the ground in searing pain, but managed to keep her wrists in his iron clutch. When he recovered he stood and smirked at Kagome.

"Now Kagome, why don't you be good girl and behave? If you can't, it'll just make things even worse for you."

Kagome just grimaced before hawking up a good one and spitting directly into one of Kouga's eyes. He flinched before stumbling back and wiping his face. Kagome smirked, laughing at Kouga.

"Ha! You asshole; that's what you get!" she screamed before scrambling to her knees to get out.

Kouga took a step back toward the trunk of the car. He raised his hand up over his head, and before she knew it Kagome's world had gone black.

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