I had someone ask me about the details on Inuyasha and Kagome's past relationship. I don't plan on talking any more about it in the story so, to sum it all up, they were 'close' years ago until Kagome found out there was another woman Inuyasha was seeing. It wasn't like cheating or anything but he couldn't chose and she didn't want to get mixed up in a relationship where she couldn't trust him, yadda, yadda…

Anyways, this chapter is short, but brings up some very important points in the story and answers some of your questions. Any who, enjoy.

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Chapter Ten: Myriad of Emotions

Nodding once, he watched as the jeweler pulled the slim band from its place on display and tucked it away into a small, velvet box. It wasn't gaudy in any way; the clean cut diamond in the center of the polished silver band was a reasonable size. He didn't think she would want an enormous rock, after all, and the thought of something so bulbous on her just didn't seem right. It was sleek and elegant, much like her.

The arrangements had already been made. They were to go to supper at an exclusive restaurant, where he would pop the question. He realized that it had only been a short time since he had met her, but the prospect of being with her forever seemed so very right.

He only prayed that she felt the same way.

Would it be too soon for her? If that was the case, he was willing to wait until she was ready. Hell, he would wait an eternity if she so asked him. His ebony haired angel, with eyes as blue as the purest of sapphires… she was the one for him.

It was ridiculous, as of late, he had found it impossible to keep her out of his head, and, the more time he spent with her, the more he found himself smiling and laughing. It was an odd prospect for him, the feelings of joy, but he liked it. He was, of course, still a cool, level headed business man when the occasion called for it, and while in the boardroom he was ruthless. His softer side was something reserved for Rin and his lovely little angel.

Whatever her answer was, he would wait until the end of time if it was necessary. No one moved him the way she did, nor had he ever had such a wonderful partner in bed. She was so feisty and energetic, her stamina unlike any he had ever taken. To his surprise, she outmatched any demon bitch he had ever rutted. It seemed that the more she received, the more she wanted, and he was more than willing to fulfill her desires. She was a flame, his passionate advances acting as her fuel.

Also, he had recently learned that she was very willing to experiment, and he himself found the notion extremely interesting. She was simply full of surprises, and he was dieing to know what other ideas she could come up with.

"That will be ten-thousand dollars, sir. Do you plan on paying by check or credit card?" the clerk asked.

Drawing his wallet out, he informed the man, "Cash, if that's alright."

Eyes bulging out of his head, the salesman spluttered, "Oh absolutely! I'll get you a bag sir!"

Passing a handful of bills to the man across the counter, he snatched the bag and strolled out of the store.

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Flipping through her clothes, Kagome blew a soft raspberry as she sorted out her options. She was to go out with Sesshomaru later that evening for diner, and was at a complete loss of what to wear.

She wanted to look her best, of course, and was having a rather hard time on deciding which outfit she wanted to be dressed in.

Spying something that looked promising near the back of her closet, she pushed all of her other clothes aside, gasping at what she found. It was her mother's old dress, one she had worn to Kagome's cousin's wedding.

Though she remembered her mother buying it when she was very young it was in mint condition, looking as though it was fresh off the rack. Pulling it out, she smoothed out a few wrinkles and nodded in agreement. It would do.

The color was a deep, vibrant blue, one that matched the shade of her eyes. It was silk, the fine material flowing over her hand like water. The neckline was slanted at a diagonal angle, tilting up into a single strap that went over the left shoulder. On the left breast silver flowers were sewn, the vines they hung from trailing down the left side to end just above her hipbone. It was long, probably brushing the floor unless she had a few inches of added height. The silver heels she chose to go with it would see to that little problem.

Along the right side, a slit up to mid thigh allowed for movement. The earrings she had picked out weren't much, but matched the outfit exquisitely. A thin string of silver connected a tear shaped sapphire to the diamond that adorned the stud, making them simple but elegant.

She would wear her hair up, she decided, in a French twist. A small, sapphire clip would hold it in place and a few thin strands of hair would frame her face in light curls.

Grabbing a small silver purse from her closet, she laid the dress out over her bed along with its accessories and ambled into the kitchen, planning on having a light lunch.

Something in his voice when he called her had told her that this occasion was a special one, and upon hearing his suggestion that they go to dinner, her heart had fluttered. She wasn't certain what it was, but either way, she wanted to look her best.

Though she absolutely loved going places with Sesshomaru, she couldn't help but feel nervous.

Another part of her was on edge. Not certain as to why, she passed it off as an anxiousness for the dinner to come. Yet, despite her efforts, her women's intuition was flaring, red flags going up in every corner of her mind. It was so very confusing. What was there to fear from spending time with the man she so cared for?

She smiled fondly. It was more than simply caring for, she knew. During the short amount of time she had been with him, she had grown to love him. It was surprising, especially since she normally didn't jump into things without thinking them through, but her heart told her that this was right, that he was right.

Was this happening too soon? Did he even feel as strongly as she did? Kagome didn't know. Then again, she wasn't sure of anything anymore. She supposed that love tended to do that to a person. It was crazy and risky, but hell, it felt too good to really care.

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Snarling in rage, he clenched his hands in tight fists, furious at what he had discovered.

The little bitch was seeing someone. His bitch was seeing someone. She dared to deny his advances and see another man? He would not allow it. She belonged to him and him alone; he had staked his claim long ago.

He surmised that her reaction to his previous encounters had been due to the fact that he had been perhaps a little too forward. So, he had decided to go about things in a much more delicate manner.

When he had gone to see her at work, however, he had seen her with another man. She had kissed him. Of course he had left before either had acknowledged his presence. The man who had trespassed on his property was a youkai, one he was very familiar with. The owner of the company that rivaled his own: Sesshomaru Taisho. The bastard had the gall to not only deny his offer to merge, but had taken his woman as well!

He was Naraku Akuma, and all Hell would freeze over before he backed down to the likes of Sesshomaru. Kagome would be his, he would see to that. His earlier attempts had failed, but he would not allow that to sway him. If she would not give in to him by will, then he would take her by force.

Opening his fists, he watched in morbid fascination as blood pooled in the center of his palm. Lifting his hand to his face, he parted his lips and poured the thick, red substance into his mouth, groaning as it slid down his throat, hot and sweet. Licking the remainder of the fluid from his palms and fingers, he watched as the skin of his hands stitched back together.

Oh yes, he was used to getting what he wanted, and she would be no different. He would claim his prize, by whatever means necessary.

Blood red irises flickered with sick anticipation as he pulled the small black phone from his suit jacket pocket. It was time he started acting like the feared and merciless demon he was, just as he had been back in the warring era. All had quivered at the mention of his mere name, and it was high time things went back to how they used to be. 'No more Mr. Nice Guy,' he thought to himself snidely as he dialed a number into his phone.

Lifting it to his ear, he examined his claws in a nonchalant fashion and waited for his secretary to pick up. When her voice sounded on the other end, he ordered darkly, "Kagura, contact the Thunder Brothers, tell them I have a job for them."

'Dramatic gasp'

Oh no, that fiend! So Naraku has found out about Sesshomaru and Kagome…

What does he have planned?

Will Kagome say yes to Sesshomaru?

All questions will be answers in the next few chapters so hold on to your horses.

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