They sat in silence as Kagome continued to stroke the muzzle of the female youkai, Sesshoumaru staying far enough away not to interfere but close enough to step in if something went wrong.
"How long has this been going on?"
Inuyasha shrugged. "She's been sneaking out at night but never said why."
"And you're not worried?" Kouga asked, rolling so his head was in his lap.
"Even I was, you know K'gome, once she sets her mind on somethin', there's no stopping her."
"But the bastard—"
"You're the alpha of your pack, what do you see?"
Kouga sat up, cerulean eyes widening at the calculated purpose in each of Sesshoumaru's movements. "Oh shit."