When the Demon Council presses for an heir, Sesshomaru has nowhere to run. Instead, he marries his ward, forcing Rin to deal with traitorous games she is not acquainted with. To keep herself alive in a dangerous world, Rin has to learn the mating policies that will keep her head not only intact, but secure a place in her Lord's heart. [SessRin x Shortfic]

It was a huge tradition to have demonesses tested in the prized possession of InuKimi, a mirror that could show people's true intentions and desires, but never a human. What happens when the Lady of the West decides to test Rin? If the ningen indeed nurtures feelings for him, will he let go of his prejudices and take her as his mate or his immense pride will get in the way?

They met in the shadows. A shameful act for the proud demon who hated humans. But Rin was different which made Sesshomaru question the need of those sneaky encounters in the dead of night. When the council demands for an immediate union with a pure-blood yokai, will Sesshomaru keep on monopolizing Rin's heart or he will act altruistically for the first time and actually let her go?