A Kiss for Shelter

by ArsinoetheXXVII

What if the courtesan was not the first to fall? One night is all it takes. And in Fate's hands a seed takes root. An honorable man will take responsibility and face the unexpected. Beyond passion, beyond possession and obligation he'll want for more, but find a soul unwilling to bow to him. Still with a little effort Byakuya might get what he'd forgotten he always wanted.

85. Chapter 85

Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach.

Word Count: 284

AN: Hey all! Okay so I had to go back and make small tweaks to chapters 65, 68, 73, 81 because my time-lining did not match seasonal considerations. You don't have to go back really- they are just small alterations (attire, environment, wording in ch 65- no "Summer" ) to fit the climate. Seriously- my bad for not paying more attention.

If I've calculated correctly this time, it should be early to mid-December now, the sixth month mark (considering she conceived around the 9th of July after Tanabata and B. found out in mid-September a little over the 3 month, 9-13wk range). I'll get more technical in a check-up chapter. Confusing, I know.

I'm hinging the idea of everyone being out and about (like chapters 73)- on the idea that I'll consider the weather as being normal for Central to Southern Japan in the winter (temperate/mild- if my info is correct- never been there). Again I apologize for neglecting to stay on track with this. Hopefully I haven't missed the mark too badly- but if you notice any discrepancies, please let me know!

Also, I just wanted to offer some gratitude for the follows and favs and of course the reviews! Super excited to have you all tuning in! Thank you.

Much love!

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A Kiss for Shelter

No Rest

Sadly the efforts of the two leaders of the Sixth Division were quickly rendered futile. A wave of new recruits, a rising concern regarding Hollow attacks in the Southern Provinces, and an influx of recovered records, all contributed to the next few days of restless work.

There was no time in which Kuchiki-Taichou might attempt to further the blossoming relationship between himself and his charge much less seek a meeting with the Heir of the Ito clan.

As it was, he barely had a moment to steal to take tea with the young woman in these harried times.

Still, words were needed to settle the matter of another sweeping in to try to take credit for the woman's current condition.

To his consternation the message he had received in return to his politely worded letter requesting a date on which to treat informed him that the young master of the Ito Clan was abroad. The letter- sent by a steward- stated that the household was unsure of when the heir might return.

It was his estimation that Arashi Ito was likely dodging him after making such a bold declaration. If he could have spared them, Byakuya might have dispatched a few of his men to fetch the wayward man, but that was perhaps an abuse of power…

So it was utterly dumbfounding when by chance Byakuya returned home late one afternoon to witness the very noble he meant to confront strolling about the western courtyard at the side of his… Xochitl.