Kagome refused to let him any closer, wanting to give them more time alone, and perhaps it was better that way, his brother and the wolf prince arriving moments later.

"Keh, see? I told you she was fine," Inuyasha groused, crossing his arms.

Kouga wrinkled his nose, looking between the miko and the two demonesses. "Not doin' anything that's gonna get you kicked out, are ya Kags?"

A slight blush stained her cheeks, and she rubbed the back of her head. "I don't think so." Guilt tainted her scent as she met Sesshoumaru's gaze. "At least I hope not."

He narrowed his eyes—that remained to be seen.