Chapter 7

Sesshoumaru was peacefully working in his office, thinking about the conversation his mate and him had... about jealousy.

'Me? Jealous? Huh. The bitch must be hallucinating. I, Sesshoumaru, Lord of the Western Lands, is jealous of no one. Shiro is merely being a pest in my own home,' thought Sesshoumaru, trying to convince himself of how not jealous he was.

'Maybe you are. Even I can feel it. However, our mate is our mate and she cannot betray us. When Kagome sees Shiro for what he truly is, then she'll come running into our arms,' his beast reasoned. Sesshoumaru stopped writing for a moment. His beast was right. Shiro will make a mistake sometime and when he does... Kagome will be oh so willing again. Sesshoumaru smirked. He liked this idea, but he didn't want it to be long. Then something occurred to him... When was the last time Kagome was in heat? Sesshoumaru's eyes tinted red for a moment. He quickly got up and went to find his mate.

Kagome was spending time with Shiro in the dojo. They were sword fighting with wooden swords. Shiro was holding back, not wanting to hurt her. Kagome knew he was and it was starting to irritate her. She kept winning and it didn't feel like a victory at all.

"You know, I feel like I'm losing every time," said Kagome, stopping. Shiro had a look of confusion on his face.

"Why? You're very skilled and you've won numerous times," said Shiro.

"That's just the thing. If you are Sesshoumaru's equal in battle, then I shouldn't be able to beat you. You're holding out on me and I'm not liking that," said Kagome, her hands on her hips.

"My apologies, My--Kagome," he caught himself in time, bowing to her. Personally, Shiro thought it was ridiculous that he was bowing to a human, but she was the mate of Lord Sesshoumaru after all.

"It's fine, just stop holding out," she said. He nodded.

"Shall we take a break?" he asked. Kagome nodded and walked towards the wall to get her water canteen. Shiro took of his shirt, readying himself for the next battle.

'He didn't even break a sweat,' Kagome though, looking at the incredibly nice torso Shiro had. His hard firm chest and defined abs. Shiro noticed her looking at him and only smiled.

"Shall we begin?" Shiro asked. Kagome snapped out of her trance, blushing a little when she realized he caught her. She just nodded and picked up her wooden sword. As they fought, Kagome was a little distracted, so when Shiro saw an opening, he took it, which ended up with him on top of her.

"What's wrong? You seem a little... occupied," Shiro said with a grin. Kagome smiled back and, with unexpected strength, turned their position around. She straddled his waist and stuck her tongue at him. He smiled and then his eyes started to wonder. His hand swept a lock of Kagome's hair out of her face, tucking it behind her ear. He carressed her face. Kagome's smile slowly faded when she realized their position, and was about to get up, but Shiro held on the her. Keeping her down, his hands on her thighs.

"Shiro, this isn't a good idea," said Kagome, struggling.

"What's wrong? Aren't you attracted to me?" he asked, slowly starting to grope Kagome's behind. Kagome's eyes widened and struggled even more, trying to pry his hands away. Shiro closed his eyes shut tight, and Kagome soon understood why. She felt something slowly growing under her and she knew exactly what it was.

Shiro squeezed her ass, and Kagome gasped. She slapped him with her miko power across his face and he loosened his grip. Kagome quickly escaped and she heard a very loud growl. Kagome turned to see who it was, but she already knew. Sure enough, Sesshoumaru was standing a few feet away, very angry.

Shiro stood up to face him.

"Kagome, go to our chambers," Sesshoumaru said. His theory was right. He could smell that she was about to be in heat. Shiro looked at Sesshoumaru.

"She's just a human," said Shiro. Sesshoumaru growled.

"She is MY mate. You had no place to touch her, that is punishable by death. You knew full well of the consequences of your actions and now you shall face them. I warned you to stay away from my mate and you disobeyed, Shiro," Sesshoumaru said.

"She came to me," said Shiro.

"Under false pretenses. As a friend, nothing else. You twisted it around and you will pay dearly for it. Shiro, I will not kill you, my closest advisor, but I will banish you from the Western Lands," said Sesshoumaru.

"Because of a human girl? Sesshoumaru, how you have fallen," said Shiro, shaking his head. Sesshoumaru was about to leave.

"Sesshoumaru. You have betrayed me and you will regret it. I swear to you, you and your mate will not live in peace as long as I am alive, so you might as well should kill me now. Being betrayed by a brother because of something so trivial as a human girl... that is pitiful," said Shiro. Sesshoumaru turned around, angry.

"She is not just a human girl! She is the most powerful miko to walk this earth and she is MY mate. You talk of betrayal, but it is you who betrayed me. You tried to seduce my mate and you are angry because your plan did not work. I should kill you now, because the Lord shows mercy to no one, but I think you will suffer more, if you were banished. With no one to help you and if they do, they will be put to death. No one to feed you and to be lonely the rest of your miserable life. That is the verdict and that is your punishment. Except it and keep what little honor you have and leave my territory," said Sesshoumaru, leaving Shiro to himself.

Shiro was absolutely furious. He failed to get the human girl and he failed to take down Sesshoumaru. He would have to find another way to do so and he knew exactly which youkai to go to.

Kagome was in the bed chambers, waiting for Sesshoumaru. Ten long, excruciating minutes passed by when Sesshoumaru finally came in. He looked at Kagome with a cold stare.

"Sesshoumaru--"

"I understand, Kagome. He took advantage of you," said Sesshoumaru, about to walk away.

"Sesshoumaru, please," said Kagome.

"It didn't seem like you were trying very hard, Kagome... to get away from him," said Sesshoumaru, his back to her. Kagome scoffed.

"What?! Didnt-- Hey! I actually did get away. I tried very hard!" said Kagome, loudly.

"You are a very powerful miko. You could have easily purified him," said Sesshoumaru, turning around. Kagome looked down, looking guilty.

"To tell you the truth, Sesshoumaru. My powers haven't been working too well, lately," said Kagome. Sesshoumaru seemed confused. Kagome got up and walked towards him.

"I don't know why. They just kind of stop working after the whole Inuyasha thing," she whispered. Sesshoumaru lifted her chin up and looked into her eyes. Kagome half expected him to kiss her, but he only turned, opened the door, and walked away, closing the door behind him. Kagome was surprised, to say the least.

Sesshoumaru needed time to think, so he just walked to his office. He didn't understand why he was so upset. He finally admits to himself that he's jealous after seeing Kagome and Shiro together less than an hour ago and here he was... feeling betrayed and upset. Sesshoumaru could smell the slight arousal on her when they were in that position. Oh well, they still had about five to six more days before he decides if he wants to touch her again after this incident. Sesshoumaru loved Kagome. He really did, but he was confused and hurt. Two emotions he never felt before. Hell, he never felt any emotion except anger before Kagome walked into his life.

He knew it would be hard to resist Kagome this week, after all, she was in heat...