A/N: I have taken back up to writing again, I guess I've found new inspiration and some extra free time on my hands for the first time in a year. I am sorry for the extreme delay in this chapter, I wasn't originally going to continue this one-shot but I might as well give it a try. Let me know what you think!

My Lord, Sesshomaru-Sama

I returned to the ball, I felt used and uncomfortable. I managed to fix my gown neatly, the grey now appearing silver in the light.I adjust the knot in the front of my robes and took my seat.

For once, I can breathe again. Air rushes into my lungs, no longer must I gasp. He, my oppressor and my master, is off of me. I am used to not being able to feel, for every feeling caused me pain and longing. I used to be able to control my emotions, but now he owns those too. I am weak against him. I cannot resist him and he knows this. He knows exactly what he is doing to me. He is spiteful and arrogant. Just because he is the lord of all the Western lands and I am his faithful servant and mistress, does not mean he can toy with me. Play with me, then discard me like I am old news. But he does, and time after time I am his fool.

"Kagome, are you ok?" Mayumi asked, her lavender gown shifting around as she turned to face me. I glanced over at her, not allowing my face to reveal any single emotion. I could not tell anyone of my experiences with Sesshomaru, because I know he does not treat us all the same.

Before I could answer her question, one of his men came forward to introduce our Lord.

"Good evening, here is our lord, Sesshomaru-sama" He was introduced. Sesshomaru entered the room, he was regally dressed and absolutely stunning. He swept through the room in his red and gold robes, by his lonesome, Kagura was still away. My eyes darted across the room, looking for Rin. She had surprisingly disappeared.

"Where is Rin-chan?" I whispered, not completely moving my head around. Mayumi was talking with another woman at a neighboring table and was not paying attention.

"Sesshomaru-sama summoned her as soon as you left his chambers" sneered another concubine and my heart sank. I looked up to see her right by his side. She was outwardly smiling but I was not convinced she truly felt this.

"I cannot avoid a summons from our Lord. I will do as I must" I retorted. The girl scoffed as if I was lying.

"You are the former Shikon Miko, are you not? Defend yourself against his advances" She replied, but She does not realize that I would not shield myself from him if I wanted to. He saved me after the loss of Inuyasha. I am trapped in this feudal word, and I needed a place to be kept safe.

I got up from my seat at the table and gracefully trailed to his side. I knew what I was doing was quite out of line and inappropriate as well but I had no choice. If he had any ideas in his head of deflowering his youngest lover, I would have not have it.

"Sesshomaru-sama" I bowed low, awaiting his permission to join beside him. I was mindful to hold up the edge of my gown.

"Take your seat wench" He ordered, his voice never raising an octave. Being in the presence of many lords and nobility, he could not lose his cool.

"My lord, may I speak with you privately?" I requested. Not allowing his initial response to deter me. Of all the things I had sacrificed in my move to the Western Lands, my opinion on this was not one of them.

"For what purpose, this Sesshomaru does not desire you now" He snorted. I blushed lightly at the memories of our moments together.

"In regards to Rin-chan, I…" But I was cut off by his clawed hand grabbing my right wrist, painfully. I attempted not to wince away from his grasp. He dragged me with on his walkthrough of the room.

"Take your seat Miko, you will be summoned later" I took his notably harsh tone and returned to my space. My eyes never left Rin's however, silently pleading to her to remain calm in this situation.

Rin was not allowed to leave his side for the remainder of the night, until the very end. I was grateful to see her coming my way as the ball was coming to a close.

"Kagome-chan, Lord Sesshomaru has requested your presence right away, please" Rin asked. Her eyes were watery, she seemed very upset.

"Rin will you walk with me please?" I asked, she nodded up to me. I held her hand tightly, and guided her out from all the guests.

"Why were you summoned by Lord Sesshomaru" I asked once we were deep within the palace walls. Many guards and other servants were wandering loosely about the grounds, so we were mindful to whisper and keep out of earshot as much as possible.

"He did not say, Kagome-chan, he did not speak to me all night. I just stayed by his side faithfully" She answered, looking quite confused.

"Be careful around him, remember your etiquette training and be polite" I warned, afraid that this was not the last time he would call for her to be at his side. Only the youngest and prettiest of all concubines was allowed in the Lord's presence during important events. With Kagura still quite fragile and her strength not up to par, she was going to be absent from his side for a spell.

I separated from her at the corner between Sesshomaru's private chambers and our private quarters. I did not bother knocking at the door as I was taught.