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Dressed in a gray tailored suit fit for his status, Sesshomaru was stepping off the elevator in all his glory when he received the first text from his wife. He was impressed that she caught on to the ways of an inu so quickly without any formal training. Permission was big with his clan and her asking him first was simply showing she respected him. Of course he wasn't going to approve of her even being near that asshole of a cousin of his, let alone let him carry her anywhere. He never understood what the issue was with Hyde, it just seemed like since they were pups, the black inu wanted everything he had. It took one incident to cause the spark, some girl, he didn't even remember, in the gardens of the moon palace.

He was passing his admin station with a soft smirk at the plans to meet up later when he heard a soft throat clear. He glanced up to see Yvonne, red in the face and staring at the ground. She bowed her head respectfully, " Lord Sesshomaru."

He nodded, sliding his phone in his pocket, " Yvonne, are you well?"

She nodded, looking up to him, " I apologize for my behavior the other day, it was not my place. I was just surprised is all but I will not let that happen again and stay completely professional." She shook her head, " Please don't fire me, its known why you got rid of your last admin assistant."

Sesshomaru just raised a brow, of course it was known, the last admin assistant made shrines to him and tried to cast a love spell on him. When he fired her, she committed suicide and it was in the news for weeks. " Can you handle this position without fault?"

She nodded sternly, " Yes."

He nodded back, " Good." he said and turned away to walk to his office.

She stopped him once more, " Lord Sesshomaru, I know its not my business, but your wife... is she nice? Are you happy?"

Sesshomaru paused, staring at his admin assistant, he had known for a while how she truly felt about him. He had appreciated and respected that she didn't act on those feelings and kept it completely professional. She was so talented in the way she handled her position he knew replacing her would be difficult. Kouga was right, he did pacify her when it came to their relationship status. He gave her special privileges like walking into his office and taking her with him on business trips. But was that wrong of him, he did like her, she was good at her job, and so efficient when it came to his needs. She was, in all sense, important to him and he didn't want to see her hurt. She was too good of an employee to lose.

" The reception tonight is at my palace, it is open to the public. Come and meet her."

Yvonne's smile was soft and surprised, he never invited her anywhere that wasn't business related, he never offered to see her outside of the office. " Are you sure?"

" 9 pm." was his response before he turned and walked away.

Yvonne watched him head into his office, why would he tell her to come to his reception? Why did he want her to meet his wife? She had heard rumors the marriage was for a political reason maybe, needing the support to run for office perhaps. Was this all forced on him? Did he want this? Was he trying to show her that this marriage didn't mean anything? Was this him trying to tell her he might actually have feelings for her? Why else would he want her approval on his wife? Or was she thinking too far into it?

She smiled, only one way to find out... she turned, but first she needed a dress.

Sesshomaru walked into his office to see his best friend sitting in front of his desk. The demon lord closed the door behind him, " What are you doing Kouga?"

The wolf just turned with a grin, " Morning, I just wanted to get our story straight before the party tonight."

He walked over with a raised brow, sitting in his chair, " What story?"

Kouga gave a wolfish smirk, " That I was your best man at your wedding, that way I get to pick from all the single desperate woman that will be there tonight."

Sesshomaru shook his head, of course the wolf was thinking about how to take advantage of the situation. " Fine."

Kouga's smirk widened, " The news and everyone will be there tonight, you excited?"

Sesshomaru just booted up his computer, " It was an arranged marriage, there is nothing to be excited about."

" Yeah but you're really into this cop, fate sent you your Sōrumeito."

Sesshomaru blinked, looking to his friend for a moment, was that what it was, was that the connection he felt to the miko, he frowned, " I don't believe in soul mates."

Kouga just smiled, leaning back in his seat, sure you don't he thought for a second but didn't say, " So, do you know what you're wearing tonight?"

The inu shook his head, " Not as of yet."

Kouga stood, knowing he had work today before the day was over, " I have to go pick up a tux later today, want to go together?"

Sesshomaru nodded, he had to find Kagome something to wear as well, " At 5, I will be ready."

Kouga nodded, " Okay, cool, later." he said heading for the door.

Sesshomaru didn't watch him leave, his eyes was fixed on his computer screen though all he saw was a white glare. She couldn't be his soul mate could she? She was a miko, a damn powerful one, but a miko none the less. Why would the gods make his soul mate someone who has the strength and power to harm him. It didn't make any sense, from day one, they had a connection that couldn't be explained. A chemistry that was tangible, a physical attraction that went beyond lust. Even their powers called to each other, demanding to be together. He had never met this woman in his life, he wondered for a moment, if they were to pass each other on the street would the spark still be there?

He didn't feel it until he had kissed her in his gardens, he shook his head gently, the way she fought him still turned him on. She was so fierce, so forceful, so controlling, it thrilled him to tame her, to dominate her, to make her submit. Perhaps that is why he couldn't keep his hands off her, she was such a virgin to the touch of a man. She'd quickly let him take the lead in whatever he was teaching her. He liked being her teacher because she was a fast learner too. She was open to trying anything he suggested, wanting to be pleased as well as please him. He liked how she submitted so willingly to him, knowing she was going to enjoy whatever the outcome was. She was open about her attraction to him, he liked that, how she would tell him that she wanted to be touched or kissed. How she didn't know what it is she want but just know she wanted him.

He had taken many virgins before, Kagome was the first woman ever that was not shy about her sexuality. She didn't wait for him to make the first move, when she want you, she'd let you know. He leaned back in his seat with a soft grin, besides, she had many talents of her own he was unaware of, he thought, thinking of what she did last night. The image of her on her knees before him, her head in his lap, it literally sent a chill down his spine. Oh yes, her secret talent was most appreciated.

He shook his head, trying to push the memory to the back of his mind with little success. The miko was just ingrained in his brain at this point. He couldn't stop thinking of her and how much he wanted to taste her again. The phone on his desk suddenly beeped, drawing his attention.

" Lord Sesshomaru, there is a reporter here for your 10 o clock appointment."

Sesshomaru frowned, that's right, the monk did mention at the restaurant how he planned to send someone here to cover a story for the newspaper about the wedding. He leaned over and pressed the button, " Send them in Yvonne."

He slipped paperwork into his desk drawer just as a knock came to his door, a slight frown creased his lips, he already knew who it was by the scent and aura that was approaching. " Enter."

A woman walked in, Sesshomaru forced himself not to frown, of course it would be her, that's just the type of luck he had. She was tall, about 5'11 but that was rather normal in dragon demon terms. Her long hair was a luscious green tinted black, pulled high in a ponytail at the top of her head, so the rest streamed down her back like an waterfall of waves. Her yellow eyes slit like cats, dark and conceited, her ruby red lips looked plump and sweet tasting against her milky white skin. Having no specific marking besides, white claws and pointed ears.

She smirked as she stepped in the room, her long black silk skirt had two long slits going all the way up her thighs and a black leather jacket over a red corset, that seemed to hug her in all the right places. Sesshomaru just continued to frown, this was Nadine, another woman from his list.

He made a point of looking back to the paperwork he was still putting away, " Nadine."

She just smiled, coming closer, " Hey there sexy." her voice was thick and husky. Seductive.

She made a show of leaning on the desk, showing a lot of cleavage as she took off her jacket, " Where you want it, on your desk again?" she whispered, batting long eyelashes.

Sesshomaru looked up, not allowing his eyes to travel from her too perfect face. War paint, good thing Kagome never wears that much make up, " This interview is strictly professional."

She giggled, tilting her head to the side, " You never scheduled me for anything professional Sesshomaru." a claw gently tapped on the hand that was still holding his scroll, " I flew all the way from the Bahamas to see you."

Sesshomaru moved his hand away from hers, " This is nothing but work, that is all."

Nadine just smirked, raising a slender leg and resting her knee on the desk, exposing a lot of skin. She leaned forward, almost in a tiger crouch, " You wanna play hard to get, fine, I can play too."

" Nadine get off my desk."

She laughed again, it was haunting, mysterious, enticing, " Come on Sesshomaru, it's been a month since I seen you."

Sesshomaru frowned, tempted to pinch the bridge of his nose. " I am sure your boss told you why you are here."

Nadine frowned, getting off the desk, rolling her eyes, " I didn't read the email." she pulled out her phone and pulled up her schedule her boss sent her. Clicking on Sesshomaru's name, the objective popped up, the demon lord watched as all emotion drained from the woman's face.

" You're married. You got married and want to do a story about your fucking wife."

Nadine shook her head, eyes wide with shock and disbelief, " What the fuck Sesshomaru, I was only gone for a damn month and you got married!"

Sesshomaru just stared at her, " Yes."

Nadine shook her head, refusing to believe it, " We were just together, you didn't mention any other females you were seeing."

Sesshomaru sighed softly, knowing he was going to be repeating this phrase for some time now, " There were always others."

Nadine frowned, hair flying around her as she shook her head, " I know about those bitches."

The inu just raised a brow, Nadine rolled her yellow eyes, " I'm a journalist, its my job to find the truth. I know about your damn list and I know I was at the top of that bitch, so why would you marry some random female!"

" The connection was too strong to ignore."

She glared at him, " That's a low blow."

Sesshomaru stared at her, he really wasn't in the mood for this right now, " Can you do the interview or not."

Nadine frowned at the cold shoulder, than plopped down in the seat behind her, " Fine, I'll do it." she pulled out a pad and pen out her purse, " What's your wife's name?"

" Hernoshi, Kagome."

She puckered her lips for a moment, the name ringing a bell but she couldn't place it, " I know that name, she an actor or something?"

Sesshomaru just shook his head, " No she is not."

" Then what does she do for a living or is she some rich debutante that never lifted a finger in her life?"

" She is an agent for the RDSVU."

Yellow eyes blinked, " Law Enforcement huh? What type of demon is she?"

" She's human."

Nadine shook her head, her anger setting in, " Are you fucking kidding me, you married a damn human cop!"

She stood, astonished at what she was hearing, " I was your favorite, I know I was, I was #1 on your stupid list. Out of the 47 girls I was #1. I checked out ever girl you had named, I know I was better than all of them." she turned to him, " She wasn't even on your list was she?"

Sesshomaru shook his head, " No. She wasn't."

Her voice quivered, " How can you do this to me, how can you marry someone else."

Sesshomaru stared at the woman, she was his favorite, she was feisty and challenged him, much like Kagome. But even if this wasn't an arranged marriage, there was something majorly different between Kagome and every girl he was seeing. " She gets me."

Nadine blinked, " What. I get you too, I've always understood you."

Sesshomaru shook his head, clarifying not only for her but to himself as well, perhaps this was why he liked Kagome so much. He looked to the dragon, " You understand that I am the Inu Lord of the West, strongest Tai Youkai, and one of the wealthiest demons in this country."

Nadine nodded, " Yes, I know who you are."

" What's my favorite color?" he suddenly asked.

It made the demoness blink, she never heard Sesshomaru talk like this before, " What?"

" My wife, she knows, and I never had to ask her. Titles and money doesn't matter to her. She's comfortable just being herself, making it easy to just be myself. You, like all the others, never tried to get to know me. You only wanted to impress me."

He crossed his arms, " And that is why I married her, she is my Sōrumeito."

Nadine gasped at the declaration, she stood, tears in her eyes. She shook her head, refusing to believe this, she worked so hard to be his favorite. Digging into his past girls to see exactly what he liked and gave it to him. She just knew if she kept it up, he would fall for her like she fell for him. But here he was declaring his love to some human, calling her his soul mate, this just wasn't possible.

She shook her head again, " No she's not, I am, and I'll prove it." she said, tears falling as she turned and hurried out the door.

Sesshomaru frowned, watching her go, he didn't want to hurt her, she really was his favorite. But he knew she was only after his status like all the others. Trying to make him fall in love so they can share his title. Maybe what he said about Kagome wasn't just for the papers, she never tried to impress him. Her self confidence did relax the guards he had built around him, letting him be more himself around her. Like last night for instance, he would have never been caught dead watching a chick flick, letting her try to toss popcorn in his mouth. There was something about her that made it easy to forget his status and just be a regular person. He blinked, then turned to his computer, he had work to do and he had better get started if he planned to keep his 3 o clock appt.

When Kagome finally arrived on scene, Lord Hyde was actually stepping out of the dive in there were suppose to be investigating. Kagome parked her bike around the corner from the spot as the black inu walked over to her, " No one knows anything."

Kagome frowned, " Don't tell me you went in there asking questions?"

Hyde raised a brow, " Is that not how you solve an investigation?"

Kagome rolled her eyes, " No, that's not how it works oh great one."

Hyde frowned at being mocked, " They didn't know anything about the rebellions anyways, this was a waste of time."

Kagome got off her bike, " Do you really think anyone would give you information. You're out here in a 3 piece suit in 80 degree weather, pulsing your aura like your marking territory."

She shook her head, " I wouldn't tell you shit either."

Strong arms crossed, " Then what do you suppose we do now?"

Kagome frowned, tapping a finger against her chin as she glanced around, her eyes fell on an arcade mall a little ways down the block. A grin crossed her face, " How well can you pull your aura in?"

Hyde raised a brow as the mischievous smile on the so called miko's face but did not have time to answer. For she had already grabbed his hand was hurrying him down the street. He blinked, looking down to the small hand that was holding his. The grip was a lot stronger than he expected, her hand was a lot softer than he expected.

20 minutes later, he was refusing to come out of a dressing room, " I feel ridiculous."

Kagome was rolling her eyes for the thousandth time in a minute, " Just come out."

" No."

She sighed, " Do you want to help me out or not Hyde."

After another pause, the curtains finally pulled back and Hyde stepped forward, " I refuse to be seen in public wearing something so idiotic."

Kagome looked him over, he was dressed in a Chicago Bulls jersey over a white shirt, blue jeans and white nikes on his feet. " I gotta admit." she whispered, looking him over again, a grin on her face, " I like this."

Hyde blinked at the sudden stir he felt as those dark blue eyes rolled slowly over his body, making his skin tingle. She looked back up and grinned, " Okay, here's the plan, you go back in there, sit at the bar and act like a total asshole. I mean, taking shot after shot, smacking some asses if need be, just be a big jerk."

Hyde raised a brow, " Why would I do that?"

" So that I can come in, pretending to be your body guard slash baby sitter. I send you to the car, make a fuss about my job and work the bartender for information."

The black inu's arms crossed, " Are you positive this will work?"

Kagome just grinned, " Oh yeah, a common enemy is always a way in." she handed him the red hat she was holding, " And that would be you."

Hyde frowned for a moment before taking the hat and sliding it on his head, " Fine."

Kagome gave a dramatic bow, " It's action time my lord."

There was a girl behind the bar, cleaning a cup with a frown on her face. She was a young girl, dressed in a black beater and black jeans with black converse. Her brown hair, long and pulled at the back into a ponytail with pretty chestnut colored eyes There was music playing in the bar as she worked, people dancing and laughing. She didn't look up from behind the counter, her back to the others, isolating herself. It was too early in the morning for them to be acting a fool.

Discreetly she took another gulp of her drink she had beside her, feeling better and worse at the same time. She hated this job, hated that she had to work here, hated that she was forced to work here. A guy suddenly sat at the bar, slapping the top to get her attention. She rolled her eyes, first asshole of the day she thought as she turned, " Name's Sam, what can I get you?"

Hyde pulled his hat a little lower, shrugging his shoulder, " Line up some shots of tequila and kept them coming."

Sam just frowned, " You got money for that?" people were always trying to get free drinks out of her and she would get in trouble for it big time.

Hyde placed an elbow on the counter and leaned his head in his hand, " Girl just do what I said before I start acting a fool up in here."

Her brown eyes rolled but did as she was told, Hyde took the first shot like a pro, " You must not know who I am."

Sam frowned as he took another, " I really don't give a shit man. Just give me your card so I can open your tab."

He took another shot, " I could buy this bar if I wanted honey, I got money." he took another shot and leaned his head down, " I'm just having a fucked up day."

Sam just frowned, " I need your card man to pay for those shots."

He took another one, glancing up to her, he then reached in his pocket didn't pull out his wallet just yet, " You ever did something to get back at someone and it didn't work out right?"

Sam blinked at the sudden confession, " What?"

Hyde took the last one, making a face as he did so, " I was tryna piss my cousin off by flirting with his new girl but now I think I might actually like her."

Out of habit, Sam started refilling the shot glasses, " Damn, really? Why you tryna piss your family off for?"

Hyde shook his head, " The dude's a dick, he gets everything he can ever want and acts as if its nothing. He doesn't appreciate anything the family has ever done for him. He swears he's better than all of us." He took a shot, " I was fucking with his girl just to show him he's not the only one that can have their way around here. But this chick is weird."

Sam leaned against the bar, now interested in the story, " Weird how?"

Hyde shook his head, " I think she knew what I was up to, she knew I was just tryna piss my cousin off but she still played nice with me. Her attitude is more attractive than I thought it would be."

Sam frowned, " Damn, sounds like you might want to be with her yourself."

Hyde took a shot, " I don't know, crazy part is, she's my bodyguard."

Sam blinked, " What?"

Hyde just shrugged, taking another shot, " My family thinks I'm too much of a problem to be left alone." he let his head fall to the bar top, " My life sucks."

Sam frowned, feeling bad for the guy, " Maybe you should just tell her how you feel?"

Hyde glanced up from under his hat, " You think so?" he then shook his head, taking another shot, " Nah, that would be too weird, she works for my family and she dating my cousin."

He frowned, " Honestly, I don't even think she likes me."

Sam shrugged, " You won't know till you tell her."

" There you are."

They both turned as Kagome walked inside the bar, she was frowning as she headed over to them, shaking her head, " You're suppose to stay in my sight at all time. You know this."

Hyde frowned, taking his last shot, " I'm not a baby, I don't need a sitter."

Kagome put her hands on her hips, " How much have you been drinking?" she then looked to the bartender, " How much did you give him?"

Sam blinked, this must be the girl he was talking about, " Um, he had two rounds of shots."

Kagome shook her head, " Please just go wait for me in the car while I clear your tab."

Hyde sighed and stood, " Yes mom." he turned to walk away but stopped, in a swift move he grabbed Kagome's arm and pulled her to him, a hand touching her cheek as he kissed her lips.

Kagome eyes were wide, her shock making her still, he pulled away from her, " I'm not a child." he mumbled before heading out the door. Kagome blinked slowly, then shook her head, that was not part of the plan. With a frown, she turned to the bartender, " Sorry about that, how much does he owe?"

Sam smiled softly, " $75."

Kagome pulled her wallet out and began counting out cash, " I don't know what just came over him."

Sam just shrugged, " He really likes you, you know."

Kagome blinked, " What?"

" You're the cousin's girlfriend right? He was telling me who he tried to seduce you to make his cousin mad but it didn't work. That you were on to him and now he might have actual feelings for you."

Kagome raised a brow, so that's the story he went with huh, it wasn't that type of asshole she wanted him to be but she could work with it. She sighed dramatically, leaning a hip on the bar, and glanced around for a moment, " I knew he had feelings for me, that's why I took him out today. I was gonna try to hook him up with a friend of mines." she glanced around again, " I told her to meet me here but I don't see her."

Sam counted the money the woman put on the counter, " What she look like, maybe she was here earlier."

Kagome shrugged, " Well, she's a demon, has red eyes, pale skin, short black hair, usually pulled up in a ponytail, loves the red lipstick."

Sam raised a brow as she put the money in the till, " Always flapping a fan around?"

Kagome nodded, the wind demoness she remembered always had a fan in her hand. " That's her, you seen her?"

Sam nodded with a laugh, " Yeah, last night, you're right, she does love that red lipstick. She was here for about an hour but left with some blonde guy that was buying her drinks."

Kagome rolled her eyes, " That's just like her, she can't turn down free liquor."

Sam laughed again, " Oh yeah, he was loading on the charm, was talking about how he owned this and that and how he got money out the ass." the young girl grinned, " I knew he was full shit too, he's actually some piss ant nobody that works for Reno down at the docks. But she musta fell for it cuz they sure enough left all lovey dovey."

Kagome laughed, pulling out a few more bills as a tip, " I'll talk to her about that. I hope my boy wasn't any problem for you."

Sam just smiled, pocketing the money, " He's a little drunk but be easy on him."

Kagome nodded, " Will do." heading out the door.

Hyde was waiting for her around the corner, " How did it go?"

Kagome raised a brow, walking with him down the street," That was some story you told in there. Tryna fuck with your cousin and catching feelings for me."

Hyde shrugged, " You wanted an asshole, so I gave you the hopelessly in love asshole. Did it work?"

Kagome nodded, " Yes, I got another lead, I'mma head back to the office for a bit to look into and let you know if its any good or not."

" Okay then, I'll leave you to it."

She glanced to him out the side of her eyes, " You know I'mma tell Sesshomaru right?"

Hyde smirked, " Go for it."

The comment made her frown, she turned into the alley where she parked her bike, " Why would you kiss me?"

Hyde just crossed his arms, " I was playing a role."

Kagome shook her head, she wasn't upset, she was amused if anything, " Look I don't know what the issue is between you and him but leave me out of it. Whatever type of feelings you in, take it up with him. Don't be tryna come on to me just to piss him off, I don't want to be in the middle of ya'll mess."

Hyde smirked, " I'm not coming on to you, the story I told was true, I really do like you little miko. And let's not act like you didn't kiss me back."

Kagome laughed, game recognized game Souta once told her, she knew the demon lord before her was really trying to pull a fast one on her. She stepped forward, invading personal space, there bodies almost touching, they was so close, she could feel his cool breath touch her lips. A smug look crossed her face, her voice a seductive whisper, " Sesshomaru's name is written all over my kitty cat so stop trying."

Hyde blinked, watching as she climbed on her bike with a wink, pulling on her helmet before throttling her bike and disappearing out of the alley. Hyde had to admit, she was a feisty one, different from all the others females he usually ran into. Strong arms crossed, " Challenge accepted."

Kagome was indeed on her way to the office but first she wanted to stop by the palace for a second. Seeing Hyde in the white air force's made her think again of Sesshomaru. The two time she spotted him in basketball shorts and sneakers peaked her curiosity. What was he doing in those wee hours of the morning? She had about an hour to find out and she determined to do just thought.

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