I figured I owed you guys a little something sexy since it's already been four chapters and this story is M for a reason. So think of this chapter a little interlude and a premise provider for the next chapters. Also, I haven't been putting disclaimers on these chapters but I'm pretty sure we all know that I don't own any of the characters and blah blah blah.

In other news, at the end of this chapter I will provide a list of all the Rin incarnations (maybe I should call them Rincarnations) that we have learned around so far, their locations and the general time in which they lived. Of course there will be gaps since you guys haven't met all of them yet but fear not! By the time all of the Rin's come into play, I will provide a very comprehensive list so that everything will be crystal clear.

Enjoy!

She looked up at him as he neared. The smile that broke across her face threatened to undo him; it should have been impossible for someone to be as lovely as she was. The scars that marred the left side of her face did nothing to diminish her splendor and he had to stop himself from ravishing her in their garden the moment he laid eyes on her.

Rin brushed her dirt covered hands along the sides of her gardening kimono and continued to beam at him as she rose and closed the distance between them.

"My Lord, what brings you out at this time? Surely your advisors would not let you stray too far during this pivotal point in negotiations," she teased as she tiled her head to the side – it was both an act of submission and a physical manifestation of her curiosity.

"Hn," Sesshomaru grunted as he reached out and brushed a few errant strands of hair off her face and behind her ear. He was grateful that she no longer hid her face from him. "It is healing well."

Rin studied his eyes for a moment before nodding cautiously. "Yes, Myumi says the scars will fade over time. I'm," she bit her lip as a hand went up to play with a lock of hair. It was a sure sign of her nervousness though Sesshomaru could smell her apprehension regardless of her actions.

"Speak," he commanded.

"I am ashamed for you to see me so my Lord."

With a finger tucked under her chin Sesshomaru forced her face up and bent down to her eye level. "This Sesshomaru will never see anything but his lovely Rin when he looks upon this face. Do not speak ill of it again." His lips sealed over hers and his kiss was filled with both possession and affection.

The feelings pouring through his lips were enough to make Rin swoon and she wound her arms around his neck to bring him closer and to support herself as her knees buckled from the intensity with which he ravaged her mouth.

Sesshomaru lifted his lithe lover off the ground and groaned his approval as she wound her legs tightly around his hips. His hands roamed over the narrow expanse of her back before resting on her backside where he gave a firm squeeze that caused the woman in his arms to yelp.

"My Lord!" she chided playfully as she pulled back to look at his face. She scanned him from forehead to chin before she looked into his eyes with wonder. "I am never going to be used to having such a powerful, beautiful man as you so intimately near."

Sesshomaru snorted and quirked up an eyebrow in response. He would never see what she did in himself but he supposed that was okay; as long as she loved him he had no qualms.

"So long as this Sesshomaru is the only to be intimate here," he replied as one hand moved up her side and squeezed each of her breasts in turn before returning his hand to support her. He enjoyed how her head rolled back and her eyes glazed over from such a simple touch.

"This Sesshomaru would like for you to visit his chambers tonight."

Rin smiled again and bit her lip but this time it was for an entirely different reason and scent rolling off of her was a far cry from nervous. Sesshomaru growled and gripped her tighter until she was pressed against his growing erection.

"My Lord, I don't think I could possibly wait until then," she replied coyly as she rocked her hips against him.

"Riiiiin. Shall I have you now?"

"In the garden? My Lord! What would happen if someone were to come upon us?"

"I would rip them apart for seeing you in such a fashion," he snarled as he pressed her up against the outer wall of their castle and began to push up the layers of her skirts until they bunched around her hips and left her lower body exposed to his touch.

"Will you have me, Rin?" It was rare that he asked for permission but with Rin he was always cautious. It was also only with her that he would refer to himself cautiously or allow a smile to grace his lips. She was as much his strength as she was his undoing.

Rin didn't reply. Instead, she reached between their bodies and worked away the knots that kept his body silk-bound. She moaned appreciatively when his erection sprang free and pressed against the already glistening folds of her sex.

"Rin would very much like you to have her now."

Though he would never admit it aloud, when Rin reverted back to her childish way of speaking it aroused him to no end.

"And how would she like it?" He asked, playing along with her third person speech. as he stroked up and down her slit with the head of his engorged member.

"Now, please." Rin bite out as her head fell back against the wall. "Rin would like her Lord to take her hard and fast against this wall right now."

"Is that so?" he murmured against her neck as he continued to tease her dripping sex.

Having lost her patience, Rin dug her nails into his back as she leaned forward and bit his shoulder hard. "Kami! Sesshomaru! Fuck me!"

Her outright aggression was enough to awaken the beast inside as Sesshomaru's hips snapped forward and he buried himself to the hilt inside Rin. He slapped her ass hard as he trust into her with blinding speed; it was a good thing they both appreciated rough, almost primal sex or else Sesshomaru would have had to keep himself in check far more often than he would've liked.

Rin scratched down his back, her nails leaving red streaks on his skin through the silk of his kimono. He growled again and pulled back to look at the blissful expression of his Rin's face. He could feel the redness slowly bleeding into his eyes as he fought his inner demon for control.

"Let it out Sesshomaru," Rin said between gasps. "You can't hurt me."

On the contrary, he could hurt her immeasurably but they both knew that if any harm came to her he wouldn't be able to live with himself. Luckily, his beast felt as strongly for Rin as he did, albeit in a very different way. Sesshomaru loved her with his heart and soul whereas his beast viewed her as his most prized possession.

Sesshomaru threw his head back as a sound somewhere between a bark and a whine escaped his throat. His eyes were fully red and the striped on his face were jagged when he looked back down at Rin. She could feel his claws extending as he gripped her buttocks more firmly.

Sesshomaru rumbled deep in his chest sending a pleasurable wave of vibrations through Rin's body and she gasped knowing what was coming next.

Sesshomaru sunk to his knees and swiftly spun Rin around so that she was on all fours with her back to him. She quickly sank down, her chest and face pressed to the ground leaving herself exposed and on display. Whenever Sesshomaru allowed his beast to take control Rin always assumed a position of utter submission so that he wouldn't attempt to 'train' her.

Sesshomaru rumbled his satisfaction at her pose and his hands closed around her tiny waist. His claws bit into the sensitive flesh there and Rin did her best not to wince since that would only spur him on to dig in harder.

He filled her again and pounded into Rin's sensitized sex. The sound of their flesh slapping together as his thighs met her buttocks pushed Rin towards a powerful climax. With every thrust his scrotum swung forward and brushed against her vulva, driving Rin over the edge.

"Sesshomaru. May I?" She didn't remember when it had started but it had long since been a rule that she would ask his permission before cumming. Nothing bad would happen if she didn't ask. Likewise, if she did ask and he said 'no' and she came anyway, there generally weren't any repercussions. But the act of asking and awaiting his approval was titillating and Rin found that she enjoyed when he would tease her by saying 'no'. The prolonging of her climax only seemed to result in a more powerful one and that wasn't something she was going to complain about.

"May you what, Riiiiin?"

"Can I cum, my Lord?" She breathily shouted. It was getting increasingly harder to speak as she got closer and closer to orgasm.

"Shall I give you release my pet?" came his guttural response.

His voice rumbled through her body like thunder; Kami she loved when his inner demon spoke. Rin nodded her consent and was pleased when he grunted a 'yes' and sped up to accommodate her. White filled her vision as her orgasm overtook her. She could feel hot bursts inside her as his seed spilled out into her womb.

An 'mmm' was all Rin was capable of uttering to show her appreciation for him finding release cumming with her.

Sesshomaru gingerly picked her up and smoothed back down her skirts. His eyes back to their golden color, he looked at his exhausted lover with adoration and softly nuzzled the underside of her chin

"Good?" Rin asked through a yawn.

Sesshomaru would have laughed at her question if it had been in his nature. Instead he gave her a look that said 'really?' and proceeded to carry her out of the garden and into the castle.

"You should really go back to the meeting, my Lord."

"This one knows. I simply wish to accompany you back to your rooms so that I can be sure you will rest."

Rin rolled her eyes but didn't argue – it was nice to be pampered.

"Should I still come to your room tonight, my Lord?"

"Don't ask such questions, Rin." He replied as he deposited her onto her bed and kissed her forehead. "I will see you tonight."

"Yes, my Lord. My love."

The pencil in Sesshomaru's hand was in two pieces and he only just realized that his brother was sitting across from him.

"Where have you been the last 10 minutes, I wonder? Must've been good." Inuyasha mused as he reclined in a plush chair on the other side of the desk. "You didn't respond when I knocked so I figured I'd just sit here and wait until you were done daydreaming."

"This Sesshomaru doesn't daydream," Sesshomaru snapped. Normally he wouldn't have taken the bait but he was feeling unhinged.

"This Sesshomaru? Jeez. Must've been reliving the good old days eh?" Inuyasha took off his ever present hat and scratched one of his dog ears. "As per usual there's nothing to report," he sighed before continuing, "It's been the better part of five centuries Sesshomaru. Maybe it's time to stop. Look, you have her. She's back. Let it go. If anything, it'll give you a chance to finally tell that red-eyed bitch to take a hike."

Sesshomaru glowered at his sibling as he tossed the pencil pieces into the trash. "I will find him and have my answers and my revenge."

"At what cost? Kagura may be your best bet in finding him or his clan but keeping her around is poison, bro."

"I can handle her."

Inuyasha rolled his eyes and stood up, "Handling her is what got you into this mess," he said under his breathe though Sesshomaru obviously heard it. "I took Rin home with no further problems, by the way. Though if you hadn't of punched the doctor you could have had the honor."

Sesshomaru looked away and out the window, a faint smirk evident even in the lack of light. "It was well worth it."

"That's odd coming from you. Why don't you have any lights on anyways? It's past 9."

"I don't need them."

"Yeah but it makes you look like a creep, not that you aren't one. Well, whatever. Catch ya tomorrow, bro."

Sesshomaru didn't respond as he leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes. Rin would be back in the office tomorrow. He would act like nothing happened because the other choice, actually facing her, wasn't something he was capable of doing without taking it all the way. By all the way, he would have to have her on his desk naked and begging or mercy…

But even so, he felt in his bones that he was finally getting close to finding the demon who had ruined his and Rin's life all those years ago. Kagura had assured him that she had found new information. If it was true then he would have to wait to mate with Rin until after he had his revenge. Hopefully it wouldn't take too much longer – the memories of Rin were starting to overtake his carefully constructed wall of control.

Sesshomaru rolled his shoulders and started to drift to sleep, content to spend the night in his office chair, when an unexplainable feeling washed over him; it was a wave of sadness followed by lust and apprehension. Sesshomaru bolted up right, eyes wide open. Though cursing was generally beneath him, he let out of string of words that would have made a sailor blush. He hadn't expected this to happen from a single touch…

Kenta stood by the front door for far too long. Rin knew what was coming and she desperately wanted to avoid it. Since he had taken on a project that had forced him to spend four months in Chicago he and Rin had lost touch. Now he was back, albeit for two days, because she had fainted. Rin wasn't sure what would happen let alone if she wanted to even attempt to salvage their relationship.

Rin stayed seated by the window in the living room as Kenta stared off into space, his briefcase and overnight bag to the floor by his shoes.

His hair had gotten shaggy since she'd last seen him. It hung around his face and a few locks were spread across his forehead in a dark fan. His lower face had a sprinkling of stubble and his eyes were heavy with dark bags. He must've been working long hours and sleeping far less than usual.

His suit wasn't rumpled the way Rin would have expected considering the rest of his demeanor which suggested he had changed before seeing her – he'd always been one for dressing presentably.

Rin would have stayed sitting silently and studying the smooth planes of his cheeks and the wide set of his mouth and eyes if he hadn't spoken. As it was, Rin couldn't deny that Kenta was incredibly attractive, with his broad shoulders and narrow hips, if you were into that sort of thing. Rin wasn't sure what her type was but broad shoulders were definitely on her list.

"Rin," he started. Then, as if thinking better of it, he shook his head and finally walked into the living room proper.

"Rin what happened exactly? I know it's been hard since I went to Chicago but it's not like you've been trying much either. I barely hear from you anymore and now it's Maya who calls me when you get hurt?"

It was hard to maintain eye contact; Rin knew he was right. They had been at odds for a while but since she had begun working at Tashio Industries she had hardly spoken to Kenta. No, that wasn't fair; their relationship had been on the rocks since before he'd left for Chicago.

"I know it's not perfect Rin, but I'll only be out there for another month or two…" His voice trailed off as he sighed and sat down in the chair across from her. The living room felt cramped as it filled with all the things neither of them was willing to say.

"I'm sorry Kenta. In my defense I was incapacitated," she waved her as if she could pluck the right words out of the air. "Calling you would have been difficult is all."

Kenta ran his hands threw his hair and groaned in frustration. "It's not that Rin. Give me more credit than that. I wanted this to work. Both our families do as well."

Rin suppressed a snort of indignation – she wasn't about to base her relationships solely off her parents approval. This wasn't the Feudal era.

"Are you not interested? Is there someone else?"

"No! Give me more credit. I've just been really busy Ken. I'm sorry I dropped the ball." Rin looked anywhere but at him. She was so uncomfortable having this conversation. They had never been a couple that talked about their relationship. It just was, no words needed.

"I'll say." Kenta muttered as he rubbed his eyes.

Rin didn't respond to his jab at her character. She looked over and out the window, aware that Kenta had risen and was now beside her. She kept her eyes fixed on the trees outside, unwilling to give him her full attention.

His hand slide through her hair and cupped the back of her neck.

"Have I been too distant? I felt that it was important to respect you and give you your space but maybe respectful turned into cold along the way. I want to be with you Rin, customs be damned." His cool lips gently pressed against the corner of her mouth as he spoke in a harsh whisper.

Not so long ago Rin would have been filled with joy but now she could barely manage to smile at the news. Yet, Ken was her boyfriend and she did still care for him deeply. And though it was selfish, Rin desperately wanted to forget about the intimacy she had felt while dancing with Mr. Tashio and the shame that had followed when she had fainted in his arms. Oh yes, it was selfish but she had no qualms about forgetting Mr. Tashio in the arms of Kenta.

He began to kiss down her neck and Rin's mind wandered without her permission to the fact that she would be seeing Mr. Tashio tomorrow; it would be the first time since she had passed out.

Kenta's hand slid under her shirt and gently traced circles over her ribs. Rin sucked in a deep breath at the contact. Was Kenta really going to do this? As he continued to caress her, Rin allowed her mind to go where it would, trying not to focus too hard on who it was that was touching her.

Sesshomaru sat at his desk absolutely disgusted with the world. Had he known that touching her once would have caused this much turmoil he would have stayed a mile away until everything else had been taken care of. Not only had Rin fainted in his arms, which was a trauma in of itself, but she had spent the greater part of last night doing who knows what with who knows who and HE had felt it all.

Their emotions were starting to slowly intertwine and, though it was a rather common symptom with demons who were meant to mate, Sesshomaru was none too pleased by it. He knew that it was going to happen eventually and had experienced it a few times before with previous incarnations of Rin but never this quickly or to this extreme. To be fair it wasn't a constant; it was only when she was broadcasting feel feelings. But, since she didn't know she was doing it, she didn't control it.

He could feel her confusion, her sexual appetite, her longing and her sadness. What he didn't know was why she was feeling all of it at once or who she was with or thinking of. What he did know was that he didn't want to be privy to it. An entire night of his had been spent feeling her emotions and in only a few short hours she would be coming to work. Sesshomaru hardly knew if he could deal with being around her. Pretending that it hadn't happened seemed impossible at this point; not that she was aware of what she was doing to him.

But even if she didn't' know, how could she allow anyone else to touch her?

It had taken all of his self-control not to break into her apartment and disembowel whoever had been in her company.

A rather timid knock on his door brought Sesshomaru out of his murderous revere.

"Enter."

"Master. It's time. They are waiting for you, that is."

"How many times must I tell you, imp. Master is no longer appropriate." Sesshomaru snapped, his voice laced with venom.

"Yes, yes of course Milord."

Sesshomaru's lip curled up in a snarl, making evident his thinly veiled rage.

Getting the message, Jaken quickly scurried away – presumably to bring the car around.

Sesshomaru stood and walked over to the room behind his office. A large bathroom with a walk in closet waited on the other side of the heavy sliding door.

He quickly changed from his rumpled clothing into a crisp white linen button down and a blue and gold striped tie. Turning to look at himself in the mirror, Sesshomaru tucked in his shirt tails and fastened his belt. For a fleeting moment he imagined what it would be like to have Rin's small, dexterous hands doing this for him.

She would be back in the office later today. In fact, she would be here waiting for him when he returned from his business lunch.

While shrugging on his suit jacket, Sesshomaru exited his private bathroom. He stopped short and looked wide-eyed at the person who had somehow ended up in his domain without his knowledge or permission.

After a split second of gawking, Sesshomaru composed himself and walked across his expansive office. Holding the door open, he addressed the intruder with the barest of respect.

"Mother. May I ask why you have come?"

The woman in question turned to look at her formidable son and smiled coldly. "I think you know why. There is much we have to discuss."

With the door still open, Sesshomaru swung around it and moved into the outer office area, past Rin's desk, and towards the elevator.

"Son! You cannot run away from this!"

Sesshomaru stopped short and looked over his shoulder. "Do not mistake my departure for any such thing."

His mother briskly followed him out and stood behind him; she kept a few feet distance as if weary of Sesshomaru. "The truth…"

Sesshomaru cut her off with a growl. "I will find out the truth of what happened. Do not get in the way, Mother."

"It's not hard to find the truth. What is hard is not to run away from it once you have found it."

"Don't make me repeat myself. I am not running. I will burn this world to the ground if I have to."

"And to hell with those who may burn with it?"

Sesshomaru was genuinely surprised by this. His mother had never showed any particular interest in the wellbeing of others. True, she had often voiced her dislike of his continued efforts to find a certain family of demons but it was beyond him as to why she was bringing it up at this particular moment.

"What do you care for the lives of others?" He turned to fully face her as he asked.

"You will destroy yourself having never had an heir."

"Hn," Sesshomaru turned away again and pushed the elevator button. "The demon dog blood line will not perish just yet, Mother."

"No? Yes, they killed her. They took what was yours. But she was and will only ever be a human, my child. If you let this continue she will be the downfall of us all."

"Just of me." Sesshomaru murmured as he stepped inside and pushed the 'close' button. His mother made no move to follow him but she did stare him down as the doors slid closed between them.

Sesshomaru closed his eyes and pinched the bridge of his noise. If he didn't get the women in his life straightened out soon, something was bound to go terribly wrong.

Ok… So I am sure things are getting a wee bit confusing but everything will be revealed in due time. To explain all of the Rins so far….. I am going to put down things you know by reading this story, not things I know because I am writing it. (Though I may include some extra info for the people who actually take the time to read this) :P I have put them in the order in which they would have lived:

Rin (the first) – had a very 'healthy' relationship with Sesshomaru. Bad scarring as her face – it is unclear why. Something happened to her later on and Sesshomaru seeks revenge for it. (Late 1400's / early 1500's)

Vasilia – You didn't get a chance to find out her name but this is the Rin from the Russian Steppes who kills herself rather than go with Sesshomaru. She died at the beginning of the 1700's. (The one that slit her throat)

Amparo – An version of Rin living in a Spanish speaking country (Hint: New World) . She is 70 in the year 1809. We get the feeling she has known Sesshomaru a long time but not romantically.

Rhoda – Rin in one of the first colonies in Australia. She died after birthing a stillborn child, presumably Sesshomaru's child. (This is the 1850's)

Riannon – Rin in Victorian England. Unable to accept that Sesshomaru loves her because of past lives she breaks off their engagement. (I'm going to assume everyone is smart and knows when the Victorian Era is…)

Renee – Rin in France. Meets Sesshomaru in the 1950's. Dies of cancer and is the last Rin before the present day one which this story centers around.

Rin (the not-so-distant future) – Well, I'm sure I don't need to explain this one.

There are more Rins but these are the ones you have been introduced to so far! Hope that helped a little and don't forget to review!