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Summary: He lived alone in the far western lands. Not many people ventured that far into the wilderness. Only the bravest men, but in these days man was known as coward. His castle lay on a cliff over looking a gorge. There was never any sun, it was over cast, and every thing took on the appearance of gray. The only thing of beauty was a garden surrounded by tall stone walls enclosing roses. The most beautiful red roses that any one had seen..

Author's Note: Okay, I want to apologize for not updating in a while. Also, this chapter is really short and I know it, but you should expect a long chapter out around Wednesday to make up for all the short chapters and not updating for a week. I wanted to give you all something, so here is one short chapter!

A heart of ice, Is like the glass, That contains this fragile rose.

For if you love, You will be free, If not always this way you will be.

Last Time: Pulling away she saw Sesshomaru has closed his eyes, a look of ecstasy apparent on his face. He opened his golden eyes slightly looking through a haze to see Kagome cheeks pink, lip slightly swollen, and two eyes full of love and lust.

Answering her bodies call he leaned into her for a passion filled kiss.

~Forbidden Forest~

Chapter 9

Leaning back slightly, the two broke the kiss catching their breath. Sesshomaru felt something he didn't understand racing through his veins. He felt a small smile grace his lips, something that was as rare as a rose blossoming in the winter.

Kagome looked up to him, eyes filled with lust but more importantly love. He felt his heart flutter, he closed his eyes..

"Sesshomaru!" he opened them to find that he was still on the road and Kagome was coming towards him.

He wanted to hit himself mentally, great the spring, never happened, why was I thinking such thoughts. I have never had some one or some thing plague me as much as that girl does. He smiled to himself, but his little dream helped him figure out one thing. That he was definitely falling for Kagome, and for once in his life.he felt right.

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Kagome rushed towards Sesshomaru it was as if the gods had answered her prayers. They were just out side of town, on the road that would take them back to the castle, but before they returned, she wanted to share something with him. Somewhere that she would go when she needed to think, maybe it could be their special place.

End Note: As I stated previously I KNOW THIS WAS A SHORT CHAPTER!!!!! I am sorry, it was this or nothing.I opted for this! K?!? Alright, well like I said at the top be expecting another chapter on Wednesday!

I would also like to thank every one that had reviewed; I will answer questions and give you personal thanks in my next update! Thank you to all who have decided to read this story!!!