A/N: Hiya! Sorry for the delay . I have finals in two weeks, so I more than likely won't update until June, but I'll see what I can do. Oh, and you know how this story is rated M? Well… this chapter is why. So, this is my heads up. Hope you enjoy!


I finished my prayer as I heard a maid open the door.

"Kazumi-san, it is time."

I nodded my head and carefully got up to follow the maid. Who would have thought that the month would run by so quick? It seemed like Sesshomaru told me about the mating yesterday. I could feel the butterflies in my stomach, and my hands shaking from excitement and anxiety. Today was the day. The maids spent the entire day getting me ready for tonight, bathing me carefully, brushing my honey blond and brown hair out finely before placing it in an updo, and stuffing it with ornate accessories. My kimono was made of extremely fine white silk with a large, indigo crescent moon trailing down the back. My mating mark seemed to glow in the lighting as I tried to calm myself down. For so long, I… we have waited for this day, and it was finally here. After so many complications, we finally made it. It was almost unreal. I am going to be Sesshomaru's wife after this. I always dreamed about it, but now it was coming true.

I had to keep reminding myself to breathe as I waited. Soon enough, the groom showed up, causing me to gasp slightly. His beauty was breathtaking, and I had known this long before tonight, but everything about him seemed to be amplified. His silverish white hair was pulled back into a high ponytail. His bangs remained as he usually wore them, and two parts of his hair, one each side of his face, remained in front of his ears, fitting his face perfectly. He wore a completely indigo kimono that had a white crescent moon running from his right shoulder to his chest, stopping above his white obi. I couldn't take my eyes off of him as he stood next to me.

"You are nervous." He said.

"Yeah…" I replied as I finally managed to turn my eyes away from him.

There was an awkward moment of silence as I waited on him to start our entrance. After a few minutes, I looked at him again. I wasn't expecting him to be staring at me so intently. It made me uncomfortable. He then reached out and held my hand and pulled me closer to him. He nuzzled my neck, making me wonder what he was doing. Soon enough, I felt his fangs pierce into my neck. I winced and tried to push him away, but he held onto me tightly as he removed the blood he has drawn. After doing so, he let go of me, and I held my neck.

"What was that for?" I asked.

"Any man who dares approach you will see that you belong to me, whether he approaches from left or right."

"You're too much…"

"It is a precaution I must take. Scum tends to be attracted to beauty such as yours."

I blushed as I turned away.

"Shall we start?"

Part of me felt as though I wasn't ready, but I knew that there was no turning back. I've been ready since the day I came back, and I won't let anything or anyone, not even myself, and convince me otherwise. I was determined to do this.

"You have been under my protection this entire time, but tonight, I will make you mine. You will become an extension of me, and none will be able to question it." he told me as he took my hand.

I said nothing as the doors opened. We entered the room filled with lords and ladies. Tonight, I would become the Lady of the Western Lands.

I followed Sesshomaru's lead, like I had been taught, speaking after him or when addressed, offering a welcome when all were seated, giving Sesshomaru his first drink, it all went well. I couldn't be happier. I had managed to get the formal parts done correctly, and could now enjoy myself. I had a glass of wine myself, and took in all the decorations and guests. Everyone was joyful, or at least pretended to be. There were no interruptions as my mating to Sesshomaru was solidified formally. We then went into the town. Everything was beautiful. Paper lanterns lit up the streets, and everyone wore vibrant clothing. Children were running around as their parents enjoyed the night. When they spotted Sesshomaru and I, they cheered as their faces showed nothing but pure bliss. It was amazing. When I had heard that a woman had gone into labor and given birth to a healthy baby boy, I actually went to see the newborn and his mother. The father greeted us with upmost respect, but I dismissed it. I was allowed to see the baby, and held him for a while before passing him to Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru stared at the quiet baby that I had forced into his arms. Not long after, the house was filled with crying as I took the baby back and calmed him down before returning him to his mother. It had been a wonderful night, and I couldn't be happier. I couldn't think of a time when I smiled as broadly as I was.

I followed behind Sesshomaru as we went back to the manor. He took me away from the festivities and to the balcony next to his room to see the town from a distance.

"It's all been so wonderful. Could this get any better?" I asked.

Sesshomaru held me from behind, clinging onto me.

"Sesshomaru?"

"Did that single glass make you drunk?"

"No, just slightly intoxicated. Why do you ask?"

"Our passion will be consensual then." he said as he turned me around and pressed his lips against mine.

It was then that I realized why he had taken me here. I pulled away from him, feeling my anxiety come back.

"I-I-I… I'm not ready for this." I said.

"If you are not ready now, you never will be." Sesshomaru said bluntly.

"B-but-"

"Kazumi, I love you." He said as he stared into my eyes. "I want you to be completely mine. I cannot wait any longer."

The way he held me, the way he kissed me… I could tell how much he wanted this, and I knew I wanted this the moment I had that dream while we were looking for Naraku. I got closer to him, deciding to stop contemplating about this. I took his hand and led him back to his bedroom before wrapping my arms around his neck.

"Please… be gentle with me." I asked in a soft voice.

We were silent as his hands took off my obi, and made their way through my kimono.I could feel myself slipping away at his touch. It was fine now. I could let go. I held onto Sesshomaru as he helped me onto the bed. I could feel one of his hands wander further down from my waist while the other held onto my chest. I only willed myself to keep breathing as I let him have his way with me. I reacted quickly to his touch, knowing fully well that there would be no stopping this time. I was still nervous, shakily holding onto the covers of Sesshomaru's bed.

"For four years, I have waited for this." Sesshomaru said as he lowered himself to my breast.

I twitched from the heat of his body. I wanted more, everything he was willing to give me. He repeatedly rubbed his leg against me, bringing rapid heat to my face. I could barely say his name. I wanted to speak, I wanted to express myself, but he had me wrapped around his finger. He willed me to stop talking as he slowly began to undress. I couldn't keep calm as I looked at him. I forced myself to avoid his gaze as he got me ready.

"I want… to hear your voice." he whispered in my ear.

His voice sent a shiver down my back, managing to shake my entire body. I allowed him to part my legs, and kept my eyes on the wall. I could feel his tip, prodding me, teasing me. I took his hand tightly as he started to force his way in. I bit my lip, trying to keep silent, but my attempt was futile.

"It hurts…" I cried.

"Of course it does." Sesshomaru whispered in my ear. "I do not want you to ever forget this day. The pain will engrave it in your memory forever."

My hips pushed up as he continued to force his way in. I began to yelp as the pressure in between my hips grew unbelievably. The pain was at its worst when he finally entered. I choked back a scream as Sesshomaru's kiss kept me silent. Tears had formed in my eyes as we sat as one. I had never felt anything like this before. I wanted to stay like this for a bit longer, but Sesshomaru began to push himself in and out.

I cried for him to stop, but he ignored me, going faster, and seeming to melt us together. I pierced my tongue from biting it so hard, only to have Sesshomaru lap it up as though it was a delicacy. My control of my body finally wore out, and moans started to escape my lips.

Sesshomaru continued with me until he had his full. I don't know how many times we switched positions, each one bringing more pleasure than the last. I wanted more, just as he did. The pain was so bitter, that it had become pleasurable, like that of a bruise or when you hit your funny bone on something. I held onto him as sounds came out of my lips, edging him further. It was unforgettable. I could see how people got addicted to it. We finished when it was well into the night. I couldn't tell how much time had passed, but it was definitely at least an hour. My body felt so incredibly sore that I couldn't move, not that I wanted to. Sesshomaru was holding our nude bodies together, holding his face on my neck. I couldn't sleep, though I was tired beyond my own belief. The excitement had finished, and my adrenaline was gone.

"You are my Lady." Sesshomaru said after noticing that I was falling asleep.

"Would I have slept with you otherwise?" I asked him with a weary smile.

He removed his head from my neck and stared at me.

"I have never felt bliss like this."

"…even though you've slept with other women?"

"Never have I clung onto a woman as I cling onto you. I did not intend on going for so long."

"It doesn't matter... It was wonderful."

"Then shall we go again?"

"…Sesshomaru, I love you too, but no."