Chapter 42 - Truth
Exposing her hip, she revealed an innocuous red mark scarred into her skin.
Kouga winced at the sight of his weakness. He had done the unthinkable, nipping without permission, taking instead of asking. He'd be scorned and cast out in dishonor if his people ever knew. Kagome had never revealed his folly, sparing him banishment and great shame. He peeked over at Inu-Yasha and Shippo; surely the two demons would recognize his stolen vow.
Confusion filled their faces. While the kitsune had age as an excuse, Inu-Yasha was over two hundred. Didn't he know how youkai claimed their future mates?