She had to smile at that. She always assumed he was lord because he was the most powerful. She felt guilty that she hadnt considered that he might have gotten powerful so that he could be an effective lord. She had underestimated him.

"You do right by your lands, Sesshoumaru. Your father would be proud."

He gave a lopsided smirk at her unnecessary praise, but still offered, "That is my hope. However, we are not here to appraise my leadership skills."

"Why are we here?" she bit her lip, and his gaze was intense.

"What happens on the third date?"